What does Preamble of Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act do?

This bill aims to ensure National Guard members performing full-time duty in support of Federal law enforcement operations receive benefits equivalent to those provided during a national emergency. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 14, 2026, by Mr. Van Epps.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act'.

What does TREATMENT OF CERTAIN TITLE 32 SERVICE AS NATIONAL EMERGENCY of Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act do?

This section amends Chapter 5 of Title 32, United States Code, by adding section 511. Section 511 establishes that full-time National Guard duty performed under section 502(f) can be treated as service in response to a national emergency for benefit eligibility purposes. This duty must be authorized by the President or Secretary of Defense and performed in direct support of Federal law enforcement operations. Eligible operations must address significant criminal activity, drug trafficking, organized crime, or other threats to public safety as determined by the Secretary of Defense. Service described in subsection (a) is deemed qualifying service for benefits including retirement age reduction (section 12731 of title 10), the Transitional Assistance Management Program (section 1145 of title 10), the Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33 of title 38), and other Federal benefits requiring service in response to a national emergency. The section includes a rule of construction stating that it does not limit the President’s authority to declare a national emergency.

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Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act

Last updated: 4/14/2026 · Introduced: 4/14/2026

Author: Matt Van Epps (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill allows National Guard members performing full-time duty supporting federal law enforcement operations to be eligible for benefits typically reserved for service during a national emergency.
Specifically, this includes benefits like retirement age reduction, the Transitional Assistance Management Program, and the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
The duty must be authorized by the President or Secretary of Defense and address threats like criminal activity or drug trafficking, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.

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