H.R. 24 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.
H.R. 24 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 6, 2009, sponsored by Walter B. Jones with 425 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 425
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Redesignates: (1) the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps; and (2) the Secretary of the Navy as the Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps. Makes similar redesignations with respect to the Department Under Secretary, the Department Assistant Secretaries, and the General Counsel.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Walter B. Jones (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 251 Democrats, 174 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2009
- Passed the HouseMay 4, 2010
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (May 5, 2010)
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