H.R. 1059 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide increased access to military commissary stores for members of the Ready Reserve, persons who would be eligible for military retired pay (but for the fact that they are under 60 years of age), and their dependents.
H.R. 1059 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 4, 2003, sponsored by Martin Frost III with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 4, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Authorizes members of the Ready Reserve with 50 or more creditable service points to use military commissary stores during that calendar year on the same basis as members on active duty. Removes a limitation (24 days per year) on store use by new Ready Reserve members. Allows dependents of such members to use such stores on an equal basis.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Martin Frost III (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 4, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force. (Mar 17, 2003)
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- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
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