H.R. 2705 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Providing Our Support to Troops Act of 2003
H.R. 2705 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jul 10, 2003, sponsored by Ken Lucas with 62 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 62
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Providing Our Support to Troops Act of 2003 - Allows personal correspondence or certain parcels to be mailed free of postage if such matter is: (1) sent from within an area served by a U.S. post office; (2) addressed to an active-duty member of the armed forces or a civilian authorized to use postal services at military installations who holds a position or performs a function in support of military operations; and (3) address…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ken Lucas (D-KY). Co-sponsors: 52 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 10, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. (Jul 10, 2003)
More bills from Ken Lucas in the 108th Congress
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 330: Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003
- H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1516: National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003
- H.R. 3365: Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003
- H.R. 2559: Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- S. 1156: Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003
- H.R. 2417: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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