WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Michigan’s 11th Congressional District Republican Committee has made a decisive move to protect Michigan’s National Guard from being deployed in foreign conflicts without a formal declaration of war by the U.S. Congress.

A new resolution, passed unanimously by the committee by a vote of 18-0 on October 15th, urges Michigan lawmakers and the governor to enact legislation dubbed “Defend the Guard,” which restricts overseas deployment to declared wars only.

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The 11th Congressional District Republican Committee encompasses several major cities including: Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Commerce Twp, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, West Bloomfield Twp, White Lake Twp, Wixom and more.

Prohibiting undeclared wars.

Dennis Marburger, State Committeeman of the 11th District, emphasized the rationale behind the measure. “Limiting the Michigan Guard to only be deployed to declared wars, and not to a never- ending string of violent undeclared conflicts, is the goal,” said Marburger in a recent press release. “Our Michigan Guard has as its primary purpose many valuable services that do not include being sent into undeclared foreign military assignments.”

Citing the U.S. Constitution.

The resolution draws its authority from Article 1, Section 8, Clause 15 of the U.S. Constitution, which requires a formal declaration of war by Congress before state militias, like the National Guard, can be sent to battlefields abroad. The committee believes that this restriction will better protect service members and ensure their missions align with national interests backed by legislative approval.

Bipartisan appeal.

While this move comes from the 11th District GOP, Marburger highlighted that the measure has potential bipartisan support.

Global flashpoints and military readiness: U.S. faces rising pressure amid escalating conflicts.

This decision comes at a time when global tensions are flaring on multiple fronts. In Eastern Europe, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine shows no signs of easing, with each side ramping up military activities and diplomatic hostilities.

Meanwhile, in the Indo-Pacific region, China’s aggressive posture towards Taiwan raises serious concerns of a potential invasion, which could prompt U.S. involvement to defend its democratic ally.

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Additionally, escalating violence between Israel and Hamas has created a volatile situation that could require U.S. troop deployment to support allies or protect American interests. Iran’s involvement adds further complexity, potentially forcing the U.S. to counter broader destabilization efforts in the region.

This confluence of global crises, combined with a contentious American election and impending leadership change, heightens the strain on U.S. military resources. With potential multi-theater conflicts and uncertain American leadership looming, how the next president will handle troop readiness and strategic positioning remains unclear. The 11th Congressional District Republican Committee, however, appears eager to address this uncertainty head-on before any situations arise.