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HR 588 110th Congress House

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…

Official title: To extend the period during which members of the Armed Forces deployed in contingency operations may request and receive reimbursement for helmet pads, which a… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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: February 13, 2007 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 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 1, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Jan 19, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 19, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 1, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 12
D
Carson, André
Indiana · May 22, 2008
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Feb 14, 2007
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Feb 14, 2007
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Feb 14, 2007
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Feb 13, 2007
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Feb 13, 2007
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Feb 13, 2007
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Feb 13, 2007
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Feb 13, 2007
 D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jan 31, 2007
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jan 19, 2007
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jan 19, 2007
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 588: 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.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-588/
MLA
"H.R. 588: 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.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-588/.
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H.R. 588, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-588/.
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[H.R. 588: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-588/)
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