US HR904 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 50-1)
Status: Introduced on November 16 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-12-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Honors women who have served and are currently serving as members of the Armed Forces. Commends female members serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere while protecting the United States and fighting terrorism. Recognizes that female members are making history every day as they fight beside male members and are an integral and invaluable part of the Armed Forces. Urges the Secretary of Defense to ensure that female members receive adequate combat training to prepare them for the nature of current wars and their role in those wars. Recognizes that the United States must continue to encourage and support female members as they fight for and defend the United States.

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Title

Honoring women who have served and women who are currently serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom as members of the Armed Forces and recognizing their increasing and invaluable role to the success of current military operations.

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-12-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
2009-11-16 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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