John Louallen Stands with Tennessee Guard Members by Supporting Defend the Guard Act

Pegram, TN – John Louallen, Republican candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 78, announced his strong support for House Bill 0129, known as the Defend the Guard Act. This legislation protects Tennessee National Guard members from being deployed into foreign combat zones without a clear and constitutional authorization from the U.S. Congress.

The bill requires that before the Tennessee National Guard can be deployed into active-duty combat, Congress must either formally declare war or take explicit constitutional action to call forth the Guard. Importantly, the bill does not affect the Guard’s ability to respond to domestic emergencies here at home.

“As your representative, I will always stand up for the men and women of the Tennessee National Guard,” said Louallen. “They sign up to serve our state and our nation, and they deserve to know that their sacrifices will never be taken for granted or used without proper constitutional authority. This bill reinforces the rule of law, protects our Guard members, and ensures Tennesseans come first.”

Louallen emphasized that the Defend the Guard Act reflects his broader campaign commitment to conservative values: defending the Constitution, protecting individual freedoms, and ensuring government accountability.

“This is about honoring our commitment to those who serve,” Louallen continued. “Decisions of war and peace must be made the right way — through Congress, as the Constitution demands. That’s how we protect both our citizens and the integrity of our Republic.

The Defend the Guard Act will take effect immediately upon becoming law.