The amendment changes the bill's language to express legislative desires rather than prohibitions regarding the Wyoming National Guard.
Wyoming2025Did Not Pass
HB0265
Defend the Guard Act
Last scannedOct 6, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The Defend the Guard Act prohibits the release of Wyoming's National Guard into active duty combat unless Congress declares war or takes specific actions under the U.S. Constitution.
What it does
- Creates a 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 declares war or takes specific actions under the U.S. Constitution.
- Allows the governor to consent to deploying National Guard members within the United States and its territories for civil defense missions.
Who it affects
- The Governor of Wyoming
- Members of the Wyoming National Guard
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not considered for further action.
- It only applies if it becomes law, which would be on July 1, 2025.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Active duty combat
- Participating in an armed conflict, performing hazardous services related to a conflict abroad, or serving through war-related duties.
- 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.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 3:25 AM
Couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
H04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02025-01-29 · House9 yes 0 no
Official activity
Bill history
- H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H04 - EducationHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
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