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HR 5497 109th Congress House

To limit the reduction in the number of personnel of the Air Force Space Command, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 25, 2006 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Air forceBallistic missile defensesCongressCongress and military policy
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Congressional oversightCongressional reporting requirementsDefense procurementDepartment of DefenseFederal employeesGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment downsizingIntercontinental ballistic missilesLayoffsMilitary command and controlMilitary personnelSpace activitiesSpace warfare
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It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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.
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May 26, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E988)
May 25, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 25, 2006
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 26, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E988)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits the Secretary of the Air Force from reducing the number of personnel (including contractors) assigned to the Air Force Space Command (or any component of that Command), from the number assigned to the Command as of January 1, 2006, until the Secretary submits to specified congressional committees a report that includes: (1) a description of, and justification for, the proposed reduction; (2) assessments of the reduction's effects, including whether they could be mitigated by allowing greater flexibility in resource decisions; and (3) a certification that the proposed reduction will not diminish or interfere with U.S. national security space acquisition programs, operations, or technology development.

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Calvert, Ken
California · May 25, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5497: To limit the reduction in the number of personnel of the Air Force Space Command, and for other purposes.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5497/
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"H.R. 5497: To limit the reduction in the number of personnel of the Air Force Space Command, and for other purposes.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5497/.
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H.R. 5497, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5497/.
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