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Defend the Guard Act

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The Defend the Guard Act aims to prevent the Wyoming National Guard from being sent into active combat duty unless Congress officially declares war or takes specific actions under the U.S. Constitution.

Creates a new law called the 'Defend the Guard Act'.
Defines what 'active duty combat' means for members of the Wyoming National Guard.
Prohibits the release of the Wyoming National Guard into active duty combat unless Congress officially declares war or takes specific actions under the U.S. Constitution.
Allows the governor to consent to deploying Wyoming National Guard members within the United States and its territories for civil authority missions.

The bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
It is unclear how other states or federal laws would interact with this act if it were to be passed.

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Active duty combat: Participating in an armed conflict, performing hazardous services related to an armed conflict in a foreign state, or performing duties through an instrumentality of war.
Official declaration of war: An official declaration of war made by the United States Congress pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the U.S. Constitution.

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