H.R. 4818 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Military Spouse Career Advancement Act
H.R. 4818 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jun 9, 2014, sponsored by Patrick Murphy with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 9, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Military Spouse Career Advancement Act - Requires (current law authorizes) the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to establish programs to provide education and training opportunities for military spouses to expand employment and portable career opportunities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick Murphy (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 9, 2014
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Jul 1, 2014)
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