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HRES 1295 110th Congress House Commemorations Armed Forces and National Security Congressional tributes Veterans' benefits Women Women soldiers Women veterans

Recognizing and commemorating the efforts and contributions of outstanding female veterans of the Armed Forces, and the vital roles women play today as service members in the defense of the Nation.

Introduced: June 23, 2008 Introduced by: Schakowsky, Janice D. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
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To President
Became law
Jul 16, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jun 23, 2008
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 23, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the contributions of female veterans to the country's security and military defense.

Recognizes the need of the federal government to increase and enhance the number and types of programs made available for female veterans.

Supports and salutes the growing role of women in active and reserve military service, including the National Guard.

What's happening now July 16, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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