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H.R. 1373 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide leave for members of the Armed Forces in connection with adoptions of children, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1373 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 17, 2005, sponsored by Dennis Cardoza with 43 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 17, 2005
Co-sponsors
43
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Entitles a member of the Armed Forces who is adopting a child in a qualifying child adoption to 21 days of leave, to be used in connection with such adoption. Allows only one member per family to such leave.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Dennis Cardoza (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 17, 2005
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Apr 6, 2005)

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