House Joint Resolution No. 69, introduced by M. Lee, calls for an interim study to assess the impacts of recent and potential changes in federal funding on the Montana Department of Military Affairs. The resolution highlights that the department's budget is significantly reliant on federal dollars, with 79.3% of its funding coming from federal sources. It outlines the necessity of understanding how these funding changes could affect various programs and positions within the department, which includes critical services such as the Youth ChalleNGe Academy and Disaster and Emergency Services.

The resolution requests that the Legislative Finance Committee review federal directives affecting the Department of Military Affairs since January 20, 2025, and analyze their implications for agency operations, budgets, and personnel. The committee is tasked with presenting its findings to relevant interim committees and ensuring that the study is completed by September 15, 2026, with a final report to be delivered to the 70th Legislature.