District of Columbia National Guard Commanding General Residency Act

# District of Columbia National Guard Commanding General Residency Act (HR 4815) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard to be a resident of Washington, D.C. Currently, there is no such residency requirement for this position. If passed, the law would establish that anyone appointed to lead the D.C. National Guard must live within the district. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill directly affects the D.C. National Guard leadership and the appointment process for its top military commander.

It also impacts the District of Columbia, as it would establish a local residency mandate for a senior military position. The requirement would ensure the commanding general has a direct stake in the community they serve, though it could potentially limit the pool of eligible candidates from which military officials can choose. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, the non-voting representative from Washington, D.C., introduced the legislation. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.