H.R. 1283 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009
H.R. 1283 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 3, 2009, sponsored by Ellen Tauscher with 192 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 3, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 192
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
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Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ellen Tauscher (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 190 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 3, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Mar 31, 2009)
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 454: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 614: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP").
- H.J.Res. 44: Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of…
- S. 1677: Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
- H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- S. 475: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
- S. 509: A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical…
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