Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3829: An Act prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3829 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress. Primary sponsor: Christine Barber (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5357 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Barber of Somerville (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3829) of Jason Brand relative to prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Barber | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Shirley Arriaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Hampden |
| Jason Brand | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5357 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs