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HR 1014 112th 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: March 10, 2011 Introduced by: Latta, Robert E. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 18, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Mar 10, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 10, 2011
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 March 18, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1