Title 32, National GuardRelease 119-102
§902 Homeland Defense Activities: Funds
Title 32 › CHAPTER 9 — HOMELAND DEFENSE ACTIVITIES › § 902
Summary
The Defense Secretary can give money to a Governor so the Governor can use the National Guard for homeland defense when the Secretary finds it necessary and appropriate.
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Title 32, §902
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The Secretary of Defense may provide funds to a Governor to employ National Guard units or members to conduct homeland defense activities that the Secretary determines to be necessary and appropriate for participation by the National Guard units or members, as the case may be.
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Amendments
2018—Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “the Secretary determines” for “the Secretary, determines”. 2006—Pub. L. 109–364 struck out “(a)” before “The Secretary”.
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Citation
32 U.S.C. § 902
Title 32, National Guard
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102