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HR 8281·Federal·house

Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act

In CommitteeFiled Apr 14, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] (R)
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 14, 2026

Summary

The Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act treats certain full‑time National Guard duty that supports federal law‑enforcement as a national‑emergency service. Guard members performing that duty become eligible for retirement, education and other benefits normally reserved for emergency deployments. It aims to close a benefit gap for Guard personnel who serve in high‑risk, law‑enforcement operations.

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