Vermont Defend the Guard Act requires the Governor to review federal orders placing the Vermont National Guard in active duty combat.

The Vermont Defend the Guard Act mandates the Governor to review all federal orders that place any unit of the Vermont National Guard in federal active duty status for military conflict. The Governor must determine if the order complies with the U.S. Constitution. If the Governor finds the order inconsistent with constitutional requirements, they must take action to prevent deployment. The Governor must also notify the General Assembly of the federal directive and their review process.

Vermont Defend the Guard Act requires the Governor to review federal orders placing the Vermont National Guard in active duty combat.

The Vermont Defend the Guard Act mandates the Governor to review all federal orders that place any unit of the Vermont National Guard in federal active duty status for military conflict. The Governor must determine if the order complies with the U.S. Constitution. If the Governor finds the order inconsistent with constitutional requirements, they must take action to prevent deployment. The Governor must also notify the General Assembly of the federal directive and their review process.