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Global Combat Zone Recognition Act

Introduced: March 16, 2011 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 6, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Mar 16, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 16, 2011
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Global Combat Zone Recognition Act - Treats a member of the Armed Forces (member) or civilian employee of the Department of Defense (DOD) (employee) who is killed or wounded in an attack outside a combat zone as a member killed or wounded in a combat zone or an employee killed or wounded while serving with the Armed Forces in a contingency operation, respectively, for purposes of all applicable federal laws, regulations, and policies.

Excludes from such consideration any member or employee whose death or injury is the result of misconduct, as determined by the Secretary of Defense.

Provides retroactive coverage under this Act with respect to victims of attacks at: (1) Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009; (2) a recruiting station in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 1, 2009; and (3) the Frankfurt Airport, Germany, on March 2, 2011.

Directs the Secretary to notify appropriate members and employees or their next-of-kin of the availability of benefits as the result of this Act.

What's happening now April 6, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2