H.R.8281

Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act

Introduced·4/14/26

Ensures National Guard members receive benefits for full-time duty in support of Federal law enforcement.

The Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act ensures that full-time National Guard duty in support of Federal law enforcement operations is treated as service in response to a national emergency. This applies to operations involving agencies like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Such service qualifies for benefits including retirement age reduction, the Transitional Assistance Management Program, and the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

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Armed Services Committee
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History

Apr 14

House

Introduced in House

Apr 14

House

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.