To amend title 10, United States Code, to include the National Guard Relief Foundation in the definition of "military welfare society" in certain laws administered by the Secretaries of the military departments.
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Latest Action · May 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
The National Guard Relief Act would expand the legal definition of "military welfare society" under federal law to formally include the National Guard Relief Foundation. This change would allow the foundation to access certain benefits and authorities that are currently available only to other recognized military relief organizations. The bill amends two sections of federal law that govern how the military departments administer welfare and support programs. The legislation would primarily benefit National Guard members and their families by ensuring the National Guard Relief Foundation can participate in federal military support frameworks on equal footing with similar organizations. No specific funding or implementation timeline is specified in the bill.
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