Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic Recovery

This memorandum extends 100 percent federal cost-sharing for Florida's use of National Guard forces through December 31, 2020, to support COVID-19 response and economic recovery efforts. The extension covers orders of any length for duties including health protection protocols recommended by CDC or other measures agreed to by DOD and FEMA.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 47889

Impact dates

Dec 31, 2020
Federal cost share available for Florida National Guard orders through this date

Key directives

Extend 100% federal cost share for Florida's National Guard use through December 31, 2020
Cover orders of any length authorizing duty through that date
Include duty for CDC-recommended health protection protocols
Include other health protection measures agreed to by DOD and FEMA
Secretary of Defense to publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Extension of federal cost share takes effect for Florida National Guard orders

Near term (90d)

National Guard continues COVID-19 response and economic recovery support through December 31, 2020

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Limited to single state (Florida) — scope narrower than typical nationwide National Guard activation extensions
Document references 'States and territories' broadly in purpose but only Florida receives specific extension — potential equity concerns or signaling of unmet needs elsewhere
No specified appropriations backup if funds become unavailable per Section 3(b)