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Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act

USA119th CongressHR-1824| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
Stephanie I. Bice

Stephanie I. Bice

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (5)
Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to expand federal benefits for members of the National Guard who sustain disabilities while serving on State active duty . It addresses a gap in current law by ensuring these individuals receive similar protections to those injured during federal active duty or inactive-duty training. The bill is titled the "Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act." Specifically, the bill amends Title 10, United States Code, to make National Guard members eligible for disability retirement from the Armed Forces if their disability is incurred during State active duty. It includes a crucial provision to prevent the duplication of benefits, requiring that any retired pay received be reduced if it overlaps with other Federal or State benefits for the same disability. Furthermore, the legislation amends Title 38, United States Code, to establish eligibility for health care services furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for disabilities and related conditions arising from State active duty. This VA health care is subject to available appropriations and requires individuals to first exhaust all claims against third-party payers before seeking reimbursement from the VA.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4247
Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3628
Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4247
    Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3628
    Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act


  • March 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 4, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act

USA119th CongressHR-1824| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
This legislation aims to expand federal benefits for members of the National Guard who sustain disabilities while serving on State active duty . It addresses a gap in current law by ensuring these individuals receive similar protections to those injured during federal active duty or inactive-duty training. The bill is titled the "Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act." Specifically, the bill amends Title 10, United States Code, to make National Guard members eligible for disability retirement from the Armed Forces if their disability is incurred during State active duty. It includes a crucial provision to prevent the duplication of benefits, requiring that any retired pay received be reduced if it overlaps with other Federal or State benefits for the same disability. Furthermore, the legislation amends Title 38, United States Code, to establish eligibility for health care services furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for disabilities and related conditions arising from State active duty. This VA health care is subject to available appropriations and requires individuals to first exhaust all claims against third-party payers before seeking reimbursement from the VA.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4247
Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3628
Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4247
    Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3628
    Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act


  • March 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 4, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Stephanie I. Bice

Stephanie I. Bice

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (5)
Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted