Emergency Response Authority Act

This bill would let a governor who has declared a disaster emergency order full-time National Guard members (those on Active Guard and Reserve duty) to help respond to or prepare for that disaster, with the consent of the Secretary of Defense. This duty would be limited to 14 days per member per year, with possible extensions of up to 7 more days, or up to 46 more days for a catastrophic incident. The state would have to pay the federal government back for the full cost of the members' time using state or other non-federal funds. The United States would not be responsible for claims or judgments arising from this duty, and the Secretary of Defense would have to write rules within 180 days.

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Sponsors

• Gary C. Peters Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors