Providing Continued Federal Support for Governors' Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic Recovery

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In simple terms

This memorandum extends 100% federal cost-sharing for states' and territories' use of National Guard forces responding to COVID-19 through August 21, 2020. It continues prior support for governors' pandemic response and economic recovery efforts, including protection of vulnerable populations in congregate care settings.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 34955

Record & deadlines

Jun 2, 2020Signed
Signed by the President
Jun 5, 2020FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 85 FR 34955
Federal Register PDF
Aug 21, 2020
Federal cost share authorization expires for National Guard COVID-19 orders

Key directives

Extend 100% federal cost share for National Guard activation through August 21, 2020
Support governors' COVID-19 response and economic recovery decisions
Continue protection of vulnerable populations in congregate settings
Implement CDC health protection protocols or DoD-FEMA agreed measures

Who is ordered

Prior policy

otherPrior memoranda dated March 22, 28, 30, April 2, 7, 13, 20, 28, May 8, 20, 2020

What to expect

Immediate

Continued 100% federal cost share takes effect for ongoing and new National Guard orders

Near term (90d)

National Guard operations authorized through August 21, 2020
State and local COVID-19 response and economic recovery activities supported

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Extension is time-limited, creating uncertainty for states beyond August 2020
Dependent on appropriations availability per Section 3(b)
Economic recovery framing may create tension with ongoing public health needs