HRES 681
114th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
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Health care coverage and access
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
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Women's employment
Women's health
Worker safety and health
Honoring women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces and recognizing the recently expanded service opportunities available to female members of the Armed Forces.
Introduced: April 14, 2016
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 5, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Apr 14, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 14, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Honors women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces.
Commends female members of the Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives in defense of the United States.
Recognizes that female members of the Armed Forces are an integral part of the Armed Forces.
Urges the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that female members of the Armed Forces: (1) receive adequate, well-fitted equipment; and (2) have access to health services that address their specific medical needs.
Encourages DOD to develop new initiatives to recruit and retain more women in the officer corps.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Committees of jurisdiction
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