Joe Neguse (D-CO)
National Guard for National Service Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "National Guard for National Service Act of 2026" aims to establish a pilot program to address national security and workforce integration. This program would be led by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service. The program focuses on critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, disaster preparedness, and workforce development. Before the program begins, a feasibility study must be conducted within one year of the act's enactment. This study will examine the costs, benefits, and necessary procedural changes for implementing a training pipeline.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill specifically includes activities to assist in strengthening cybersecurity protocols.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill seeks to create a nationwide employment and training pipeline to connect service members with career pathways.
- Scored +5
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill focuses on enhancing community preparedness and resilience against major disasters.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Infrastructure and Security Protection: The bill includes activities to proactively safeguard essential systems like transportation, energy, communications, and water management (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Cybersecurity Support: The program includes training and deployment to help local and Tribal governments, schools, and nonprofits strengthen their security protocols (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Disaster Resilience: There are provisions to expand community preparedness to reduce risks to civilian life during major disasters (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Career and Financial Growth: The bill seeks to create a nationwide employment and training pipeline to connect National Guard and Reserve service members with career pathways, addressing economic insecurity and ensuring workforce stability (Section 2(a)(4)).
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Support for Families: The feasibility study will investigate if a training pipeline can enhance employment and upskilling opportunities for military spouses and dependents (Section 2(b)(8)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Service Disruptions: The feasibility study must consider modifications to terms of service to accommodate training schedules and the deployment of military service members (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Financial and Administrative Burdens: The implementation of the pilot program will involve financial and administrative costs that must be studied (Section 2(b)(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill seeks to create a nationwide employment and training pipeline to connect service members with career pathways. Is this likely to grow the economy? — By addressing workforce stability and training, the bill aims to support long-term economic security.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill specifically includes activities to assist in strengthening cybersecurity protocols.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill focuses on enhancing community preparedness and resilience against major disasters.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill provides career pathways and training opportunities for National Guard and Reserve service members.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill targets economic insecurity through workforce development and training.
- 7/30/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Kevin KileyIndependent · California