To: EANGUS Members
From: EANGUS National Office
Please share the following Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Points with other unit members
Defense Legislation Status:
NDAA
On September 23, 2021, the House of Representatives passed their version of the NDAA. To date, the Senate has not completed their version of the NDAA. Until the Senate completes their version of this legislation, there is no ability to create a standardized version of the NDAA that can be brought before both chambers of congress for final approval.
It appears that is it unlikely that the FY 2022 NDAA will be completed before the end of 2021. This would be the first time in over 60 years that Congress would not be able to complete and approve the NDAA in a calendar year. However, even without an approved FY 2022 NDAA, DoD can continue to operate using only the authorizations approved in the previous year’s NDAA. This may seem a bit odd, but it is important to understand that DoD utilizes a Fiscal Year Calendar from October 1 through 30 September of the following year which means that DoD is already operating in FY 2022 and has been using the FY 2021 NDAA as guidance.
At this time, it seems more likely that the FY 2022 NDAA would be approved sometime in early 2022.
Appropriations
Neither the House of Representatives nor the Senate have completed their versions of the Appropriations Bill. This is not surprising since typically the Appropriations bill is passed once the NDAA is approved. The reason for this is that the NDAA is used to identify and authorize manpower limits, programs, and make changes to policies and organizations of DoD. Once completed, Congress must apply the appropriate funding levels to support those authorizations through appropriations.
Knowing that they were not going to be able to pass a full Appropriations Bill, on September 30, 2021, Congress passed a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) that continued to fund government agencies to include DoD through December 3, 2021. On Thursday, December 2, 2021, Congress averted a potential government shutdown by passing and additional CR that will continue to fund the government until February 18, 2022. If Congress fails to pass the Appropriations Bill or does not pass a third CR by February 18th, the lack of approved government funding would trigger a partial government shutdown which would have a significant impact on the National Guard.
Unfortunately, no one has a crystal ball and can say for certain what will happen with the FY 2022 NDAA or the Appropriations Bill. What we do know is that Congress continues to struggle to find common ground and pass Defense legislation in a timely manner.
EANGUS continues to communicate to Congress about the importance of these pieces of Legislation and how their inability to pass them has an adverse effect on the National Guard Community.
EANGUS Legislative Action Center
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Help us help National Guard members and their families in need.
Select “EANGUS We Care for America Foundation, Inc.” as your charitable organization in this year’s Combined Federal Campaign.
The EANGUS We Care for America Foundation exists to take care of National Guard men and women and their families and operates the National Guard Emergency Relief Fund. We provide emergency relief grants and interest-free loans to currently serving and honorably discharged National Guard Soldiers and Airmen.
The CFC Giving Period is open from 1 September 2021 to 15 January 2022
Please share this message and/or post the attached flyer on your unit bulletin board. Any employee (National Guard or civilian) whose employer participates in the Combined Federal Campaign can donate to WCFA through payroll deduction so share this information with your family, friends, co-workers, and others.
Go to www.cfcgiving.opm.gov or contact your local CFC representative for more information and DONATE to We Care for America!
The Foundation has received funding from USAA for the EANGUS We Care for America COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant and Interest-Free Loan Program.
With thousands of National Guard members and their families facing financial hardships as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the United Services Automobile Association (USAA), the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) We Care for America Foundation, and the American Red Cross are teaming up to help National Guard members and families in need.
Go to the EANGUS-WCFA website for criteria to apply for COVID-19 Grants and COVID-19 Interest-Free Loans.
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How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on “AmazonSmile” within Programs & Features
3. Select “EANGUS We Care For America Foundation Inc” as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app
OPERATION VETCARE
Operation VetCare was established in 2017 by EANGUS is a program designed to assist Military Service Members, Veterans, and their families who faced special issues or challenges associated with military service. This program has continued to grow over the last several years. Assistance provided through this program may vary based on the limited funds available but may assist by providing support in the form of gift cards for food, clothing, and other necessary items during a service-related crisis. Through this program, EANGUS has been able to assist hundreds of people during a time of significant need. Click button for more information on how you can support this initiative through donations or to request assistance.
