I 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2773 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 1, 2011 Mr. Sablan (for himself, Mrs. Christensen, Mr. Jones, and Ms. Norton) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend titles 10, 32, and 37 of the United States Code to authorize the establishment of units of the National Guard in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

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Establishment of units of the National Guard in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

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Title 32 (National Guard) amendments

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Definitions

Section 101 of title 32, United States Code, is amended— (A)in paragraph (4), by striking Puerto Rico and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,; (B)in paragraph (6), by striking Puerto Rico and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,; and (C)in paragraph (19), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (2)

Branches and organizations

Section 103 of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (3)

Units: location; organization; command

Section 104 of such title is amended— (A)in subsection (a), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,; (B)in subsection (c), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,; and (C)in subsection (d), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (4)

Availability of appropriations

Section 107(b) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (5)

Maintenance of other troops

Section 109 of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, each place it appears and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (6)

Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities

Section 112(h)(3) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (7)

Enlistment oath

Section 304 of such title is amended by striking or of Puerto Rico and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (8)

Adjutants general

Section 314 of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, both places it appears and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (9)

Detail of regular members

Section 315 of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, each place it appears and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (10)

Termination of appointment

Section 324(b) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (11)

Relief from National Guard duty when ordered to active duty

Section 325 of such title is amended— (A)in subsection (a), by striking Puerto Rico, each place it appears and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,; (B)in subsection (b), by striking Puerto Rico and inserting Puerto Rico or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (12)

Composition of courts-martial

Section 326 of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (13)

Convening authority of courts-martial

Section 327(a) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (14)

Governor's authority

Section 328(a) of such title is amended by striking or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and inserting , the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (15)

Training generally

Section 501(b) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (16)

Support of training operations and training missions

Section 502(f)(2)(B)(i) of such title is amended by striking or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and inserting , the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (17)

Participation in field exercises

Section 503(b) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (18)

National Guard schools and small arms competitions

Section 504(b) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico and inserting , the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (19)

Attendance at Army and Air Force schools

Section 505 of such title is amended in the first sentence by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (20)

National Guard Youth Challenge Program

Section 509(l)(1) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (21)

Issue of supplies

Section 702 of such title is amended— (A)in subsection (a), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,; and (B)in subsections (b), (c), and (d), by striking Puerto Rico each place it appears and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (22)

Purchases of supplies from Army or Air Force

Section 703 of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, both places it appears and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (23)

Accountability

Section 704 of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (24)

Property and fiscal officers

Section 708 of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, both places it appears and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (25)

Employment, use, and status of technicians

Section 709(a)(3)(C) of such title is amended by striking or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and inserting , the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (26)

Accountability for property issued to the National Guard

Section 710 of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, each place it appears and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (27)

Disposition of obsolete or condemned property

Section 711 of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (28)

Disposition of proceeds of condemned stores issued to National Guard

Section 712(1) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (29)

Settlements for property loss, personal injury, or death

Section 715(c) of such title is amended by striking or Puerto Rico and inserting , the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (30)

Homeland defense activities

Section 901(2) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (b)

Title 10 amendments

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Definitions

Section 101 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A)in subsection (c)— (i)paragraph (2), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,; and (ii)in paragraph (4), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,; and (B)in subsection (d)(5), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (2)

Militia duty exemptions

Section 312(a)(2) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (3)

Articles of uniform

Section 771(c) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (4)

Detail of Army National Guard as students, observers, and investigators at educational institutions, industrial plants, and hospitals

Section 4301(c) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (5)

Detail of Air National Guard as students, observers, and investigators at educational institutions, industrial plants, and hospitals

Section 9301(c) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (6)

Definition of State for division E

Section 10001 of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (7)

Training of Military technicians (dual status)

Section 10216(a)(3)(C) of such title is amended by striking or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and inserting , the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (8)

Commissioned officers original appointment

Section 12204(b) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (9)

Detail for organizing, administering, etc., reserve components

Section 12310 of such title is amended— (A)in subsection (b)(4), by striking or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and inserting , the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,; and (B)in subsection (c)(7), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (10)

Standards and qualifications for commissioned officers

Section 12642(c) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (11)

Facilities for reserve components

Section 18232(1) of such title is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,. (c)

Title 37 definitions

Section 101 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1)paragraph (7), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,; and (2)in paragraph (9), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,.