Summary: To direct the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to treat a period of full-time National Guard duty, performed in response to the national emergency declared on March 13, 2020, by the President with respect to COVID-19, as not shorter than 90 days. (Cosponsors)
ANGIE CRAIG’S POSITION: Representative Craig Cosponsored the bill on 05/22/20.
STATUS: Introduced 05/22/20 by Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20].
INFORMATION RELATED TO THE BILL:
- “Since the early days of this pandemic, National Guard members have stepped up, stepped forward, and stepped into our communities to help serve us and fight this disease. Any purposeful plan to end their orders a day short so that they don’t receive their proper benefits undermines their service and our security,” said Congressman Panetta. “My legislation will ensure that the men and women of the National Guard serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response are allowed to earn all of their deserved benefits as they continue to defend our communities.” (Source: Rep. Panetta, Press Release, 05/22/20)
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