Posts - Bill - HR 4042 STATES Act
house 06/17/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that when the National Guard is federally deployed in a state due to negligence by that state’s government, the state reimburses the federal government for the associated costs. This legislation aims to promote accountability and responsible state governance in such situations.
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HR 4042 - STATES Act
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moderate 06/17/2025
Holding states financially accountable sounds reasonable—if they’re footing the bill, they might think twice before wasting resources.
right-leaning 06/17/2025
If you call in federal troops, you pay up—no more passing the buck to hardworking taxpayers.
left-leaning 06/17/2025
Charging states for National Guard help is like fining a lifeguard for saving your drowning kid.
moderate 06/17/2025
Fine states for negligence, sure—but let’s not forget, emergencies don’t always respect budgets or red tape.
moderate 06/17/2025
If the feds call the Guard, maybe some cost-sharing is fair, as long as it doesn’t bankrupt states trying to keep us safe.
right-leaning 06/17/2025
Finally, some accountability! States can’t keep freeloading on federal muscle and expect a free ride.
right-leaning 06/17/2025
This bill says it loud and clear: protecting your people isn’t a charity, it’s a responsibility with a price tag.
left-leaning 06/17/2025
This bill punishes communities in crisis instead of investing in their safety—accountability needs to be about support, not fees.
left-leaning 06/17/2025
Turning our troops into a bill collectors’ squad? That’s a tax on patriotism, not protection.