Defend the Guard Action Center | MISSOURI
Take Action to Defend the Guard
Join us in taking action to support SB767 to ensure that the Missouri National Guard is only deployed with proper congressional authorization, as the Constitution requires. Your voice is crucial in this legislative process.
The Missouri Defend the Guard Act has passed the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. It is now eligible for debate and vote in the full Senate.
Residents of the state should take the following steps to help the bill advance.
Step 1: Contact the Senate President
Reach out to President Pro Tem Senator Cindy O’Laughlin at 573-751-7985 – Let her know you support SB767 and would like her to take action to ensure it gets a floor vote soon.
Step 2: Contact the Majority Floor Leader
Reach out to Majority Floor Leader Senator Tony Luetkemeyer at 573-751-2183 – Let him know you support SB767 and would like him to take action to ensure it gets a floor vote soon.
Step 3: Contact your own state senator and representative
Urge them each to co-sponsor and support SB767 as well. A phone call is far more effective than an email.
You can find their 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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