H.R. 5306 · 109th Congress

To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority with respect to the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise with respect to the National Guard of those States.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2006-05-04
Latest action
2006-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Summary

Amends the District of Columbia Code to make the Mayor of the District of Columbia (currently, the President of the United States) the Commander-in-Chief of the militia of the District. Makes conforming amendments to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act and federal law regarding the Armed Forces and the National Guard.