An Act prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress

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By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2471) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to prohibit the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Dec 4, 2025 — Accompanied a study order, see S2784
Session: 194th
Momentum: 34 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -4 34/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 318 days quiet

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