Why does this matter? Well, it matters because we need to get rid of this unnecessary step that's harming the states and the Guard. The amendment simply directs reimbursements to the appropriate Guard unit directly, the unit where the asset resides, to ensure its readiness for future missions. If we're going to expect the Guard to be always ready and always there, we must streamline the state active duty reimbursement process and ensure that the Guard is made whole. (01:14–01:24)
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Asserts that the amendment directs reimbursements to the Guard unit directly to ensure readiness.
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