This bill would give the Mayor of Washington, DC the same kind of control over the DC National Guard that state governors have over their state Guards. That means the Mayor could manage the Guard and call it up to respond to natural disasters or civil unrest, similar to how governors use their Guards to keep people safe and protect property .

The goal is to let DC handle emergencies more quickly and locally, instead of waiting for federal direction. It focuses on day-to-day emergency response and administration of the Guard in the District .

• Who is affected: DC residents, the DC National Guard, and the DC Mayor .
• What changes: The Mayor would gain governor-like authority to run and deploy the Guard for disasters and civil disturbances .
• Why it matters: Faster, local decisions during emergencies could improve safety and response time in the District .