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
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
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
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Committees of jurisdiction
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