A concurrent resolution recognizing 375 years of service of the National Guard and affirming congressional support for a permanent Operational Reserve as a component of the Armed Forces.

Summary

Recognizes: (1) the critical importance of the Operational Reserve as a component of the Armed Forces, particularly as a means of preserving combat power during a time of budget austerity; and (2) the dual-status, state-federal National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve and of military manpower. Expresses support for making the Operational Reserve permanent. Repudiates proposals to return the Reserve Components to a diminished or purely strategic role in national security. Affirms the growth of the Operational Reserve as circumstances warrant.

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Timeline

1. 12 June 2012

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3983-3984)

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2. 12 June 2012

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   Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] · D · Cosponsor
• Ron Wyden · D · Cosponsor
• Chuck Grassley · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV] · D · Cosponsor
• Christopher Coons · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Cosponsor
• John Hoeven · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
• Lisa Murkowski · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Jeanne Shaheen · D · Cosponsor
• John Thune · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Brown, Scott P. [R-MA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA] · R · Cosponsor
• Amy Klobuchar · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Bernie Sanders · I · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · R · Cosponsor
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