NGAUS Legislative Action Center
The National Guard Association of the United States has created this Legislative Action Center for our members, the media, members of Congress, Congressional staffers and all others interested in learning more about the legislative priorities of NGAUS, and what they can do to help make them successful.
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FY 2011 Top Legislative IssuesEarly Retirement Credit for Guardsmen
- Authorize retroactive credit to September 11, 2001
- Provide an incentive for continued service beyond 20 years, by authorizing one year early retirement credit for every two years served beyond twenty
Empowerment
- Permanent seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (CNGB)
- Authorize a 3-Star vice chief of National Guard Bureau
- Tactical Control (TACON) for governors of Title 10 personnel during homeland disaster response operations
Fully Equip and Modernize the Army National Guard (ARNG)
- Continue to provide robust funding for ARNG equipment and the National Guard and Reserves Equipment Account (NGREA), which enables the Guard to acquire critical dual-use equipment for homeland disaster response operations
Recapitalize the Air National Guard (ANG)
- Implement a Total Force concurrent and balanced procurement policy for both flying and support missions and commit to the timing and locations of ANG aircraft basing
- Aging ANG fighter aircraft should be programmed for the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) to ensure continued combat capability while units await new missions
Modernize National Guard Facilities
- Provide robust military construction funding to assure modern and functional training and mobilizations facilities
- Fully support an increase of Guard and Reserve Initiative funds to provide flexible options for critical infrastructure projects
Recognize Title 32 Duty in Post 9/11 GI Bill
- Correct the oversight of not including National Guard Title 32 active duty to fully qualify for educational benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill
