Defend the Guard Action Center | NEBRASKA
Take Action to Defend the Guard
Join us in taking action to support LB508 to ensure that the Nebraska National Guard is only deployed with proper congressional authorization, as the Constitution requires. Your voice is crucial in this legislative process.
The Nebraska Defend the Guard Act is currently in the Legislature Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, where it is scheduled for a hearing on March 12. It must pass by a majority vote to move forward in the legislative process.
Residents of the state should take the following steps to help the bill advance.
Step 1: Contact the Committee Chair
Reach out to Chair Rita Sanders at 402.471.2615 to thank her for scheduling a hearing for LB508. Express your support for moving the bill forward.
Step 2: Contact the Committee Members
Call each member of the Committee. Let them know you support LB508 and encourage them to vote in favor. Be firm, but courteous and professional.
Phone calls are more impactful than emails.
Vice Chairman: Bob Andersen – 402.471.2725
John Cavanaugh – 402.471.2723
Dunixi Guereca – 402.471.2721
Megan Hunt – 402.471.2722
Dan Lonowski – 402.471.2712
Dan McKeon – 402.471.2631
Dave Wordekemper – 402.471.2625
Step 3: Contact your own state senator
Urge them to co-sponsor and support LB508 as well. A phone call is far more effective than an email.
You can find contact information here:
https://pluralpolicy.com/find-your-legislator/
Step 4: 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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