US SB1106 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-2)
Status: Introduced on May 26 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-05-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3439)
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 26 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-05-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3439)
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Justice for Troops Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to provide support to public or private programs designed to connect attorneys who provide pro bono legal assistance with members of the Armed Forces who are in need of such assistance. Limits the total amount of financial support in any fiscal year to $500,000. Directs such financial support to be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated for DOD operation and maintenance.
Title
Justice for Troops Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Herb Kohl [D-WI] | Sen. Mark Begich [D-AK] | Sen. Al Franken [D-MN] | Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] |
| Sen. Lindsey Graham [R-SC] | Sen. Tom Harkin [D-IA] | Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] | Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL] |
| Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] | Sen. Olympia Snowe [R-ME] | Sen. Mark Udall [D-CO] | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-26 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3439) |
| 2011-05-26 | Senate | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3438-3439) |
Same As/Similar To
SB1867 (Related) 2011-12-01 - See also H.R. 1540.
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/1106/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s1106/BILLS-112s1106is.pdf |
