Defend the Guard MT

We must pass the @DefendTheGuard Act to require a declaration of war before the Montana National Guard is activated for conflict overseas

[Defend the Guard MT @DefendGuardMT]

The largest straw poll imaginable for #DefendTheGuard—with over TWO MILLION participants—showed 84% of Texas Republicans believe the “Texas Legislature should prohibit the deployment of the Texas National Guard to a foreign conflict unless Congress first formally declares war.”

[Defend the Guard MT @DefendGuardMT]

@GovGianforte Please support veterans by getting behind the @DefendTheGuard Act, HB 404!

[Michele Reneau @repreneau]

I am sponsoring HB0129, known as the Defend the Guard Bill.

This crucial legislation aims to protect our TN National Guard members by ensuring they are not sent into federal active duty combat without a formal declaration of war by Congress or an explicit constitutional call.

[Lee Deming @RepLeeDeming]

MT’s Defend the Guard bill was killed in the ETFR committee Friday night. All R’s voted for it except for Chair Parry.

Parry voted with all the D’s to kill HB 404 and keep sending our NG to war.

He has not approached me about it. Maybe call him and ask why. 406-749-0545

[Montana Libertarian Party @Montana_LP]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Montana Libertarian Party (“MTLP”) is filing multiple FOIA requests to gather information related to the ‘Defend the Guard’ Act, including details regarding publicly funded helicopter rides and tours of Fort Harrison that were provided to legislators, alleged threats that funds and equipment would be pulled if the ‘Defend the Guard’ Act passes, the identification of public officials and military personnel making such claims, and more.

The ‘Defend the Guard’ Act, which would prohibit the governor from releasing the Montana National Guard into combat zones if Congress has not declared war, is a top priority for the MTLP because, like most Montanans, we are tired of seeing our men and women deployed to endless wars that Congress is unwilling to sign onto.

We intend to find out the extent of the waste, fraud, and abuse used to lobby against it.

[Liam McCollum @MLiamMcCollum]

HUGE NEWS! @ryandbusse, former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has endorsed the ‘Defend the Guard’ Act.

The bill has broad support, receiving endorsements from Republicans like @PeteHegseth and @TimSheehyMT, the @Montana_LP, and now Ryan Busse!

This is what coalition building looks like!

[Montana Libertarian Party @Montana_LP]

It comes as a huge surprise that Republicans are our strongest allies on @DefendTheGuard, while a significant amount of Democrats in Montana are pro-war and refuse to keep our National Guardsmen from undeclared wars—even when Trump is president.

Why won't @Bob_Hd98 commit to keeping Montana National Guardsmen from endless wars?

[Liam McCollum @MLiamMcCollum]

Last night, Montana’s Adjutant General claimed @TimSheehyMT did not endorse the ‘Defend the Guard’ Act

I met with Sen. Sheehy to discuss the bill last year, and he passionately endorsed it on video two days later. @DanMcKnight30 set the record straight:

[Jake Green @thejakegreen]

Waiting to testify in favor of HB404 in Montana. It’s about damn time we #DefendtheGuard

@DefendTheGuard @DefendGuardMT

[Antiwar.com @Antiwarcom]

Help Defend the Guard Legislation Advance in Montana
Contact Democratic lawmakers in Montana who are coming under pressure from generals not to advance the legislation
by Dave DeCamp
@DecampDave @TroopsHomeUS @DefendGuardMT #DefendtheGuard #nationalguard
https://t.co/Y8wwjwtoX5

[Liam McCollum @MLiamMcCollum]

BREAKING: The Adjutant General of the state of Montana is inviting state legislators to fly in helicopters as a lobbying effort to kill the ‘Defend the Guard’ Act, a bill that would prevent National Guardsmen from being deployed to undeclared foreign wars

It’s a political charade, financed by taxpayer dollars, to scare legislators away from voting to uphold the Constitution and honor the sacrifice of the men and women who swore an oath to defend it. Any politician whose Constitutional oath can be traded with a cheap flight should be primaried!

I can’t wait until @PeteHegseth, who supports Defend the Guard, looks into this waste, fraud, and abuse! Maybe @elonmusk and DOGE? Or can @GovGianforte put an end to this?

[Liam McCollum @MLiamMcCollum]

I joined @aaronflint yesterday on Montana Talks to explain how Rep. Lee Deming's 'Defend the Guard' Act puts America First

[Bring Our Troops Home @TroopsHomeUS]

This spotlight is well deserved and long in coming.

@DanielLDavis1 is one of the most astute and reliable experts on U.S. foreign policy & military affairs.

He’s a veteran who knows what it’ll take to save our country: ending these unnecessary wars, including in Ukraine.

[Liam McCollum @MLiamMcCollum]

Pete Hegseth endorsed the Defend the Guard Act and is now SecDef

And yet generals still show up in uniform in state capitols nationwide and lobby against this constitutionalist bill

That needs to end. Maybe @elonmusk & @PeteHegseth can help!

[Melissa Wong @Melissa_WongMT]

Help us pass the @DefendTheGuard Act in Montana

Our National Guard should be on American soil to aid in protecting our borders, assist with National emergencies, and keeping America safe here at home.

Call your Montana Legislators and let them know we need to keep our National Guardsmen home unless Congress formally declares war.

For Representatives, direct line: 406-444-4825

For Senators, direct line: 406-444-4875

[Liam McCollum @MLiamMcCollum]

BREAKING: The Virginia House of Delegates just voted UNANIMOUSLY to pass the ‘Defend the Guard’ Act!

The vote was 99-0 to keep the VA National Guard from foreign conflicts without a congressional declaration of war. Onto the Senate! Thanks, @NickJFreitas!

[Liam McCollum @MLiamMcCollum]

Rep. Deming just picked up the ‘Defend the Guard’ Act in Montana and is gathering co-sponsors! This thing has momentum!

[Liam McCollum @MLiamMcCollum]

Trump admin picks that have endorsed the @DefendTheGuard Act:

@PeteHegseth
@joekent16jan19
@RobertKennedyJr
@TulsiGabbard
@VivekGRamaswamy

[Scott Horton @scotthortonshow]

Today with @DanMcKnight30 I testified in favor of Defend the Guard Legislation to the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee of the South Dakota Senate. It passed, 3-1. My part starts at 8:00 https://t.co/jAx1gZy1JD

[Liam McCollum @MLiamMcCollum]

The Defend the Guard Act passed through a Virginia subcommittee unanimously!

[Liam McCollum @MLiamMcCollum]

The @DefendTheGuard Act passed unanimously through a committee in Wyoming, unanimously through a subcommittee in Virginia, and 3-1 in a committee in South Dakota.

This is our year! Which state will be the first to sign it into law?