HR 5333 111th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Military personnel and dependents Veterans' organizations and recognition

Children of Military Service Members Commemorative Lapel Pin Act

Introduced: May 18, 2010 Introduced by: Latta, Robert E. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov

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Became law

Jun 18, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

May 18, 2010

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

May 18, 2010

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Children of Military Service Members Commemorative Lapel Pin Act - Requires a lapel button, to be known as the children of military service members commemorative lapel button, to be designed, as approved by the Secretary of Defense (DOD), to identify and recognize child dependents of members of the Armed Forces who serve on active duty for more than 30 days. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should expedite the design and manufacture of the button, as well as mechanisms to facilitate its issuance.

Makes such button available retroactively to the child of any member satisfying such eligibility conditions before the enactment of this Act.

Requires the Secretary to notify members with qualifying service since September 11, 2001, of the availability of the button.

What's happening now June 18, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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