Bill · H.R. 4815· House(119-HR-4815)
District of Columbia National Guard Commanding General Residency Act
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 4815, also known as the "District of Columbia National Guard Commanding General Residency Act," mandates that the Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard must reside within the District of Columbia. This requirement will take effect one year after the bill's enactment. The bill amends existing legislation related to the organization of the D.C. militia.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
District of Columbia residents benefit by ensuring their National Guard leader is an invested member of the local population.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3
The bill supports local representation and accountability by requiring the District's National Guard leadership to live within the community.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
Veterans and members of the National Guard benefit from having leadership that is a direct part of the local community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- This bill requires the Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard to reside in the District of Columbia (SEC. 2(a)). This could be seen as positive because having the Commanding General living in the District might make them more aware of, and responsive to, the specific needs and concerns of the community they serve.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no explicitly stated negative impacts for people mentioned in the provided text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Veterans+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+3Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 7/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House