H.R. 1666 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide a temporary five-year increase in the minimum end-strength levels for active-duty personnel for the Armed Forces, to increase the number of Special Operations Forces, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1666 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 14, 2005, sponsored by Ellen Tauscher with 38 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Increases during FY 2006 through 2010 the minimum active-duty end strength levels for the Armed Forces. Directs the Secretary of Defense to manage the selection, training, and retention of Special Operations Forces so that the total number of such personnel is increased by 2,000 at the end of each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010, thus equaling a total increase of 10,000.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ellen Tauscher (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 38 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 14, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (May 6, 2005)
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