H.R. 5944 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Enhancement of Recruitment, Retention, and Readjustment Through Education Act of 2008
H.R. 5944 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 1, 2008, sponsored by Adam Putnam with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 1, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Enhancement of Recruitment, Retention, and Readjustment Through Education Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan on the coordination of current Department of Defense (DOD) educational assistance programs and the development of additional programs to enable members of the Armed Forces (members) to attain a bachelor's degree while pursuing a military career.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Adam Putnam (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 1, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (May 23, 2008)
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