H.R. 1059 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2005
H.R. 1059 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 2, 2005, sponsored by Marty Meehan with 122 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 122
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2005 - Repeals current Department of Defense (DOD) policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces. Prohibits the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation against any member of the Armed Forces or any person seeking to become a me…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marty Meehan (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 115 Democrats, 6 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Mar 17, 2005)
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