Bill · S. 2599· Senate(119-S-2599)
A bill to provide for modifications to the State Partnership Program selection analysis.
- Introduced
- 7/31/2025
- Last activity
- 7/31/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Rounds
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes modifications to how the State Partnership Program selection analysis is conducted. It directs the Secretary of Defense to change Department of Defense Instruction 5111.20 or a successor instruction. The goal is to change the process used when performing selection analysis under section 341 of title 10, United States Code. Specifically, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau must consider how many current partnerships are assigned to a State's National Guard. Additionally, the bill requires giving preference to States that currently have only one active assigned country under the program.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The bill modifies the selection process for international partnerships through the State Partnership Program, which is designed to build strategic ties with foreign nations.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
By prioritizing states with single active assignments in the State Partnership Program, the bill may optimize the strategic utility of National Guard assets.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The bill's emphasis on National Guard partnership selection could indirectly benefit veteran career paths through expanded international mission opportunities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Preference for States with single active assignments: The bill instructs the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to give preference to States that have only one active assigned country under the program (Section 1). This could provide more opportunities for specific States' National Guards to expand their international partnerships.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+1
- 7/31/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate
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