What does Preamble of HR 5093 do?

This bill aims to grant the Mayor of the District of Columbia authority over the District of Columbia National Guard. The authority granted would mirror that which state governors currently hold over their respective state National Guards regarding administration. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 2, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 5093 do?

This bill is formally titled the District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act.

What does EXTENSION OF NATIONAL GUARD AUTHORITIES TO MAYOR OF THE of HR 5093 do?

This section amends the Act to provide for the organization of the militia of the District of Columbia, approved March 1, 1889. It replaces references to the 'President of the United States' with 'Mayor of the District of Columbia' in several sections of the Act. Amendments are made to Sections 6, 7, 9, 13, 19, 20, 45, 46, and 51 of the referenced Act. Section 19(a) shifts authority for examination boards from the Secretary of the Army to a board appointed by the Commanding General. Section 19(b) requires the Mayor of the District of Columbia to consider recommendations from the Commanding General. Section 45 removes a reference to the United States Marshal and simplifies the language regarding orders. Section 46 transfers the authority to call for duty from the President to the Mayor of the District of Columbia.

What does CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE. of HR 5093 do?

This section amends Title 10, United States Code, to replace references to the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard with the Mayor of the District of Columbia in several sections. Amendments are made to sections 10148, 10502, 10505, 10506, 12301, 12406, and 18238 of Title 10. Section 12301 is amended to include the Mayor of the District of Columbia in cases concerning consent for active duty or relocation. Section 12406 and 18238 are amended to replace references to the commanding general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia with the Mayor of the District of Columbia.

What does CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 32, UNITED STATES CODE. of HR 5093 do?

This section amends Title 32 of the United States Code, relating to the National Guard. Several sections are modified to replace references to the 'commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard' with 'the Mayor of the District of Columbia'. Section 113 is amended to include the District of Columbia as a 'State' for the purposes of this section. Section 314 is amended to remove subsection (b), redesignate subsections (c) and (d) as (b) and (c), and replace a reference to the 'commanding general' with 'the Mayor of the District of Columbia'. Section 328 is amended to change its heading to 'Active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive' and update the table of sections. Amendments are made to sections 505, 509, 702, and 708 to replace references to the 'commanding general' with 'the Mayor of the District of Columbia'.

What does CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT. of HR 5093 do?

This section amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. Specifically, it modifies section 602(b) of the Act. The amendment strikes the phrase 'the National Guard of the District of Columbia' from section 1-206.02(b) of the D.C. Official Code.

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District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act — HR. 5093

Last updated: 9/2/2025 · Introduced: 9/2/2025

Author: Eleanor Norton (D-DC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill grants the Mayor of the District of Columbia authority over the District of Columbia National Guard, mirroring the authority state governors have over their state National Guards.
The bill amends several sections of the U.S. Code (Titles 10, 32, and the District of Columbia Home Rule Act) to replace references to the 'commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard' with 'the Mayor of the District of Columbia'.
Amendments include shifting authority for examination boards to a board appointed by the Commanding General, requiring the Mayor to consider the General’s recommendations, and transferring the authority to call for duty from the President to the Mayor.

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