Ensure National Guard members receive the same federal benefits as active duty military personnel when performing similar missions.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act?
The Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act remains in the House and Senate Armed Services Committees as of April 13, 2026. Committee leaders must schedule a vote for the bill to advance, but most legislation fails to receive a committee hearing and dies at this stage. This effort faces a difficult path because the vast majority of bills introduced in Congress never move past the committee review process.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act (H.R. 8281 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since April 2026
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Companion
Identical companion bill S. 4285 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
S. 4285 (119th) →Companion
Identical companion bill H.R. 8281 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
H.R. 8281 (119th) →
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Who’s behind it
Matt Van Epps (R-TN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
