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 armed conflict in foreign states. 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 prohibits the governor from sending these military units into service in another state without obtaining consent from that state's governor.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that the provisions do not limit the governor's authority to consent to troop deployment under Title 32 of the United States Code, which pertains to the National Guard's role in supporting civil authorities. This legislation aims to ensure that state military units are not deployed without clear federal authorization and respect for state governance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29A.53