To ensure National Guard members performing full-time National Guard duty in support of Federal law enforcement operations receive benefits equivalent to those provided for service during a national emergency.

This legislation aims to expand the benefits available to National Guard members who are performing full-time duty in support of federal law enforcement operations. Currently, the level of benefits a service member receives can vary depending on the specific legal authority under which they are activated. This bill proposes to bridge that gap by ensuring these individuals receive benefits equivalent to those provided during a declared national emergency. If enacted, the bill would likely impact eligibility for various federal resources, which could include healthcare, education assistance, or retirement credit for Guard members assigned to missions such as border security or other domestic law enforcement support. By standardizing these benefits, the proposal seeks to provide more consistent support for service members regardless of the specific nature of their federal mission. The bill has been referred to both the House Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans Affairs for further review.