Defend the Guard Action Center | ARIZONA
Take Action to Defend the Guard
Join us in taking action to support Senate Bill 1495 to ensure that Arizona’s National Guard is only deployed with proper congressional authorization, as the Constitution requires. Your voice is crucial in this legislative process.
The Arizona Defend the Guard Act passed the Senate by a vote of 16-13 and all required house committees It now much pass the full House by a majority vote to head to the governor’s desk.
Residents of the state should take the following steps to help the bill advance.
Step 1: Contact the Speaker of the House
Contact Speaker Steve Montenegro at 602-926-3635. Let him know you support SB1495 and would like to see it pass his House and sent to the Governor’s desk.
Be firm, but professional and courteous.
Step 2: Contact your own state representative
Urge them to co-sponsor and vote YES on SB1495. A phone call is far more effective than an email.
You can find their contact information here:
https://pluralpolicy.com/find-your-legislator/
Step 3: Spread the word
Share this Action Alert Widely by email and post on social media.
What is Defend the Guard?
The Defend the Guard Act is a critical piece of legislation aimed at ensuring that the state’s National Guard is not deployed into active duty combat unless Congress passes an “official declaration of war” or takes an official action pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 15 of the Constitution for the United States.
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