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Presidential Memorandum

Extension of the 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 federal funding support for Arizona's National Guard COVID-19 response by directing FEMA to cover an additional 25% of costs, bringing total federal cost share to 100% for emergency assistance activities. The additional funding applies to National Guard orders through September 30, 2020, including duty for health protection protocols.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 49223

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 85 FR 49223

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Termination date for additional 25% federal cost share for Arizona National Guard orders

Key directives

  • FEMA to fund additional 25% of emergency assistance activities for Arizona National Guard COVID-19 response
  • Combined with prior 75% cost share, provides 100% federal cost share for Arizona
  • Additional cost share applies to orders through September 30, 2020
  • Orders include duty for CDC health protection protocols or other DoD-FEMA agreed measures

Who is ordered

Prior policy

  • amendPrior memorandum dated August 3, 2020 titled 'Extension of the Use of the National Guard to Respond to COVID-19 and to Facilitate Economic Recovery'

What to expect

Immediate

  • FEMA directed to fund additional 25% cost share for Arizona National Guard COVID-19 activities

Near term (90d)

  • Additional funding available for orders through September 30, 2020

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Limited to single state (Arizona) rather than national policy
  • Temporary funding cliff after September 30, 2020
  • Subject to availability of appropriations creates uncertainty
  • Narrow scope may reflect political considerations rather than public health needs alone
Presidential Memorandum: Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic Recovery · Executive Orders