Posts - Bill - S 2688 District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act
senate 09/02/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to give the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the D.C. National Guard that state governors have over their National Guards, allowing for more timely and locally controlled responses to emergencies and civil disturbances.
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S 2688 - District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act
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left-leaning 09/02/2025
Taking the power out of Washington’s hands and putting it where it belongs—right on our own city’s streets—is a win for justice and self-governance.
right-leaning 09/02/2025
This bill is a slippery slope—why destabilize the chain of command in the capital where national interests should come first?
left-leaning 09/02/2025
Finally, D.C. gets the respect and autonomy it’s been denied for too long—home rule for real! Power to the people, starting with their own National Guard.
right-leaning 09/02/2025
More local control might sound nice until you realize this could politicize the National Guard and mess with national security.
moderate 09/02/2025
Looks like a practical fix—why should D.C. be any different when it comes to National Guard control? Fair and straightforward.
moderate 09/02/2025
It’s about time the Mayor gets the reins—local leaders know their city best, no presidential red tape required.
left-leaning 09/02/2025
Giving the Mayor control means emergency response doesn’t have to wait on federal permission. Local democracy means quicker action and safer communities.
moderate 09/02/2025
You want speedy disaster response and local control? This bill’s the kind of commonsense solution that should make everyone nod.
right-leaning 09/02/2025
Handing the Mayor command of the National Guard is just another step toward federalizing local power—bad idea dressed as home rule.