I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3649 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 29, 2015 Mr. Sablan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend titles 10, 32, and 37 of the United States Code to authorize the establishment of units of the National Guard in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

1. Establishment of units of the National Guard in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (a) Title 32 (National Guard) amendments (1) Definitions Section 101 of title 32, United States Code, is amended— (A) in paragraph (4), by striking Puerto Rico and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, ; (B) in paragraph (6), by striking Puerto Rico and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, ; and (C) in paragraph (19), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (2) Branches and organizations Section 103 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (3) Units: location; organization; command Section 104 of title 32, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, ; (B) in subsection (c), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, ; and (C) in subsection (d), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (4) Availability of appropriations Section 107(b) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (5) Maintenance of other troops Section 109 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, each place it appears and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (6) Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities Section 112(h)(3) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (7) Enlistment oath Section 304 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking or of Puerto Rico and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (8) Adjutants general Section 314 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, both places it appears and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (9) Detail of regular members Section 315 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, each place it appears and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (10) Termination of appointment Section 324(b) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (11) Relief from National Guard duty when ordered to active duty Section 325 of title 32, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking Puerto Rico, each place it appears and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, ; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking Puerto Rico and inserting Puerto Rico or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands . (12) Composition of courts-martial Section 326 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (13) Convening authority of courts-martial Section 327(a) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (14) Governor's authority Section 328(a) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and inserting , the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (15) Training generally Section 501(b) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (16) Support of training operations and training missions Section 502(f)(2)(B)(i) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and inserting , the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (17) Participation in field exercises Section 503(b) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (18) National Guard schools and small arms competitions Section 504(b) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico and inserting , the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (19) Attendance at Army and Air Force schools Section 505 of title 32, United States Code, is amended in the first sentence by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (20) National Guard Youth Challenge Program Section 509(l)(1) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (21) Issue of supplies Section 702 of title 32, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, ; and (B) in subsections (b), (c), and (d), by striking Puerto Rico each place it appears and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (22) Purchases of supplies from Army or Air Force Section 703 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, both places it appears and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (23) Accountability Section 704 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (24) Property and fiscal officers Section 708 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, both places it appears and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (25) Employment, use, and status of technicians Section 709(a)(3)(C) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and inserting , the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (26) Accountability for property issued to the National Guard Section 710 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, each place it appears and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (27) Disposition of obsolete or condemned property Section 711 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (28) Disposition of proceeds of condemned stores issued to National Guard Section 712(1) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (29) Settlements for property loss, personal injury, or death Section 715(c) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking or Puerto Rico and inserting , the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands . (30) Homeland defense activities Section 901(2) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (b) Title 10 amendments (1) Definitions Section 101 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (c)— (i) in paragraph (2), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, ; and (ii) in paragraph (4), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, ; and (B) in subsection (d)(5), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (2) Militia duty exemptions Section 312(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (3) Articles of uniform Section 771a(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (4) Military Powers of Attorney Section 1044b(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (5) Advance Medical Directives of Members and Dependents Section 1044c(e)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (6) Detail of Army National Guard as students, observers, and investigators at educational institutions, industrial plants, and hospitals Section 4301(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (7) Detail of Air National Guard as students, observers, and investigators at educational institutions, industrial plants, and hospitals Section 9301(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (8) Definition of State for division E Section 10001 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (9) Training of Military technicians (dual status) Section 10216(a)(3)(C) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and inserting , the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (10) Commissioned officers original appointment Section 12204(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (11) Detail for organizing, administering, etc., reserve components Section 12310 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in subsection (b)(4), by striking or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and inserting , the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, ; and (B) in subsection (c)(7), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (12) Standards and qualifications for commissioned officers Section 12642(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (13) Facilities for reserve components Section 18232(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, . (c) Title 37 definitions Section 101 of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (7), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, ; and (2) in paragraph (9), by striking Puerto Rico, and inserting the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, .