AK HB373

Establishes the "Defend the Guard Act" which requires Congressional authorization to deploy Alaska's militia into active combat service outside the state or in support of armed conflicts outside the United States.

Prohibits the governor, federal government, or organized militia members from ordering Alaska National Guard or militia into combat zones outside the state without a formal declaration of war or militia call-forth by the United States Congress.

Bans simultaneous service in the Alaska National Guard and Alaska State Defense Force.

Defines "militia" to include organized and unorganized militia and specifies that "outside of the United States" includes locations beyond U.S. geographic boundaries, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and territories or insular possessions.

Makes exceptions to the governor's final decision authority over militia deployment when orders violate the Congressional authorization requirement.