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S. 4023 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010

S. 4023 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Dec 10, 2010, sponsored by Joseph I. Lieberman with 49 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
Dec 10, 2010
Co-sponsors
49
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 - Provides for repeal of the current Department of Defense (DOD) policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces, to be effective 60 days after the Secretary of Defense has received DOD's comprehensive review on the implementation of such repeal, and the President, Secretary, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) certify to the congressional defense committees that they ha…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Joseph I. Lieberman (I-CT). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 1 Republican, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedDec 10, 2010
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688. (Dec 13, 2010)

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