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HR 5897 109th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Afghanistan Armed forces abroad Compensation (Law) Crime and Law Enforcement Iraq Iraq compilation Law Middle East and North Africa Military and naval supplies Military occupation Military operations Military pay Safety measures South Asia Terrorism

To extend the period during which members of the Armed Forces deployed in contingency operations may request and receive reimbursement for helmet pads, which are designed to better protect the wearer from bomb blasts than military-issued pads, that are purchased by or for the use of such members.

Introduced: July 26, 2006 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 17, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.
Jul 26, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 26, 2006
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 to extend the period during which members of the Armed Forces deployed in connection with Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, or Iraqi Freedom may request and receive reimbursement for purchasing protective helmet pads.

What's happening now August 17, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.

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