COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a letter to President Joe Biden, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has expressed his opposition to the U.S. Air Force’s Legislative Proposal 480.

DeWine is asking the president to withdraw the legislation that would “federalize U.S. National Guard units, including units from the Ohio National Guard, into the U.S. Space Force and give the U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Force the sole discretion to move soldiers or eliminate their units,” according to a press release from the governor’s office.

In his letter, the governor argues that this legislation would "undermine" the Militia Act of 1903.

“As Commander in Chief of the Ohio National Guard, I retain the responsibility for these military organizations and their missions under section 32 U.S.C. § 104(c) and 10 U.S.C. § 18238,” DeWine wrote in his letter. “Usurping this power would be unprecedented, and I respectfully ask that you not do so. Every Ohio National Guard member takes an oath not only to the United States of America, but to Ohio as well. I honor their dual commitment by ensuring that all Ohio National Guard members can serve in the communities where they live, work, and raise their families. When called, they stand ready to deploy - anytime, anywhere.”

He continued by recognizing the importance of the Air Force and Space Force when it comes to “global power competition.” He also wrote that he supports to Ohio National Guard’s contribution to the mission.

“This mission can be readily fulfilled through the constitution of a Space National Guard, under the Governors and state Adjutants Generals,” he wrote. “In the alternative, existing Air National Guard support to both Air and Space forces fully meets mission requirements. I urge you to adopt either approach and direct the Department of the Air Force to immediately implement such a solution.”