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HR 832 102th Congress House

To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the assignment of a member of the Armed Forces who is an only child to a combat-related military occupational specialty without the consent of the…

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Official title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the assignment of a member of the Armed Forces who is an only child to a combat-related military occupational specialty without the consent of the member.

Introduced: March 20, 1991 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 12, 1991
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Feb 12, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
Feb 5, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 5, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 12, 1991

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits a member of the armed forces who is an only child from being assigned, without his or her written consent, to duty: (1) on a vessel or aircraft intended for, or likely to participate in, combat missions; or (2) in a combat-related occupational specialty. States that the written consent may be required as a condition of enlistment or appointment of an only child as a member of the armed forces. Provides that if a member becomes an only child after being assigned to such duties, the member: (1) may consent in writing to continue such duty; or (2) shall be reassigned upon request to noncombat duty as soon as practicable. Allows a member who requests such reassignment to be discharged or released from the armed forces at such time in lieu of such reassignment for the convenience of the Government in the discretion of the Secretary of the military department concerned.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 832: To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the assignment of a member of the Armed Forces who is an only child to a combat-related military occupational specialty without the consent of the member.. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-832/
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"H.R. 832: To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the assignment of a member of the Armed Forces who is an only child to a combat-related military occupational specialty without the consent of the member.." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-832/.
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H.R. 832, 102nd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-832/.
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