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HR 1417 110th Congress House

To prohibit the closure of Walter Reed Army Medical Center notwithstanding the 2005 recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.

Introduced: March 8, 2007 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) 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 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 3, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Mar 8, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 8, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E496-497)
Mar 8, 2007
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2280-2285)
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 Latest action April 3, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from closing Walter Reed Army Medical Center, notwithstanding the 2005 recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission pursuant to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1417: To prohibit the closure of Walter Reed Army Medical Center notwithstanding the 2005 recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-1417/
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"H.R. 1417: To prohibit the closure of Walter Reed Army Medical Center notwithstanding the 2005 recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-1417/.
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H.R. 1417, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-1417/.
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