H.R. 1777 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to improve and enhance authorities relating to the employment, use, status, and benefits of military technicians (dual status), and for other purposes.
H.R. 1777 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 29, 2017, sponsored by Ralph Lee Abraham with 73 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 29, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 73
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
This bill revises provisions concerning military technicians (dual status), including by: (1) transferring authority to issue regulations regarding the employment, use, and status of such technicians from the Departments of the Army and the Air Force to the Department of Defense (DOD); and (2) requiring that such individuals be outside the competitive service and be appointed and administered by an adjutant general.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ralph Lee Abraham (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 60 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 29, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Apr 12, 2017)
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