This bill amends Section 29A.53 of the Iowa Code to establish specific conditions under which the army national guard, air national guard, and civil air patrol can be deployed into active combat or hazardous service related to foreign conflicts. It stipulates that such deployment is only permissible if the United States has officially declared war for the purposes of repelling an invasion, suppressing an insurrection, or executing federal laws. Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not limit the governor's authority to consent to troop deployment under Title 32 of the United States Code.

Furthermore, the bill includes legislative findings asserting that the power to declare war is solely vested in the United States Congress, criticizing Congress for abdicating this responsibility to the president. This provision emphasizes the intent of the bill to reinforce the constitutional separation of powers regarding military engagement.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29A.53