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S. 215 (108th)

GUARD Act of 2003

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Introduced

23 January 2003

Last action

23 January 2003 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1491-1492)

Sponsors

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT], Rep. Gregg, Judd [R-NH-2], Patty Murray, Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE], Maria Cantwell, Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN], Ron Wyden, Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Mike Crapo, Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2], Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Miller, Zell [D-GA], Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

18 August 2025

Defence

Summary

Guaranteeing a United and Resolute Defense Act of 2003 or GUARD Act of 2003 - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide funds to the governor of a State who submits, and receives approval of, a plan for the use of personnel and equipment of the State's National Guard in homeland security activities. Provides authorizes uses of such funding, including: (1) pay, allowances, and clothing; (2) equipment and facilities operation and maintenance; and (3) procurement of related services.

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Timeline

  1. 23 January 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1491-1492)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 January 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1490-1491)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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