Defend the guard act.

HB 265, the "Defend the Guard Act," prohibits the Wyoming National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal U.S. Congress declaration of war or specific constitutional authorization under Article I, Section 8. It directly affects Wyoming National Guard members and units by requiring the governor to block such deployments. The law allows Title 32 deployments for domestic civil support missions within U.S. territories but explicitly restricts combat-related federal service. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.