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Restoring America's Power Act of 2009

Introduced: January 6, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Jan 7, 2009
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6.
Jan 6, 2009
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text of measure as introduced: CR S45)
Jan 6, 2009
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Restoring America's Power Act of 2009 - Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress should enact, and the President should sign, legislation to restore and enhance U.S. national security by: (1) strengthening America's military capabilities and recognizing the service of our troops and the commitment of their families; (2) addressing the threat posed by al Qaeda and other terrorist groups and refocusing on Afghanistan and Pakistan as the United States transitions in Iraq; (3) defeating extremist ideology; and (4) reducing the threat posed by unsecured nuclear materials and other weapons of mass destruction and addressing the security challenges posed by Iran and North Korea.

What's happening now January 7, 2009

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6.

 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4