Guardians of Freedom Act of 2011

Summary

Guardians of Freedom Act of 2011 - Directs the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Chief) to serve as an advocate and liaison for the National Guard of each state, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands (the states and such areas) and inform such National Guards of all actions that could affect their federal or state missions, including any equipment level or force structure changes. Requires the Chief to: (1) be a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with responsibility for advocating for the National Guards of the states and such areas; and (2) consult with state governors and adjutants general before any changes are made in National Guard force structure or equipment levels.

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Timeline

1. 31 January 2011

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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2. 31 January 2011

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S365-366)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 31 January 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 31 January 2011 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Ron Wyden · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV] · D · Cosponsor
• Christopher Coons · D · Cosponsor
• John Boozman · R · Cosponsor
• Amy Klobuchar · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssas00 · Standing

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