Title 32, National GuardRelease 119-102
§905 Funding Assistance
Title 32 › CHAPTER 9 — HOMELAND DEFENSE ACTIVITIES › § 905
Summary
When the Secretary of Defense decides under section 902 that a State’s National Guard needs to take part in a homeland defense action, the Secretary may give that State money from Defense funds. The money can pay Guard members’ wages and living costs (like clothing, food, travel, and other related expenses); pay to run and maintain Guard equipment and facilities; and pay to buy or lease needed services and equipment.
Full Legal Text
Title 32, §905
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In the case of any homeland defense activity for which the Secretary of Defense determines under section 902 of this title that participation of units or members of the National Guard of a State is necessary and appropriate, the Secretary may provide funds to that State in an amount that the Secretary determines is appropriate for the following costs of the participation in that activity from funds available to the Department for related purposes:
(1)The pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, gratuities, travel, and related expenses of personnel of the National Guard of that State.
(2)The operation and maintenance of the equipment and facilities of the National Guard of that State.
(3)The procurement of services and equipment, and the leasing of equipment, for the National Guard of that State.
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Citation
32 U.S.C. § 905
Title 32, National Guard
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102