A joint resolution to recognize the vital role played by members of the National Guard and Reserve in the national defense.
Public Law 99-290 · H.J.Res. 220 · 99th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on May 2, 1986 · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Rep. Sonny Montgomery (D-MS-3)
Cosponsors (38): Rep. Leslie Aspin, Rep. Charles Price,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Reaffirms the sense of the Congress that National Guard and reserve members should be recognized for the essential role they play in the national defense. Urges and requests employers and supervisors to abide by Federal law and grant a leave of absence for military training to members of the Guard and reserves and provide such employees equal consideration for job benefits and promotions.
Extends until June 1, 1986, the time during which obligations from the Department of Defense military personnel accounts may exceed a rate required to limit such obligation ceilings for FY 1986.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Armed Services Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Military Personnel Subcommittee
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.
- May 2, 1986Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 99-290.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Apr 30, 1986PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Apr 29, 1986Resolving differencesResolving differences · House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
- Apr 23, 1986FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- Apr 14, 1986FloorFloor · Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Mar 20, 1986CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Armed Services Committee
- Mar 18, 1986CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Armed Services Committee
- Mar 12, 1986CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Military Personnel Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Military Personnel Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee
- Apr 4, 1985CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Military Personnel Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee
- Mar 28, 1985CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Armed Services Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.