H.R. 1246 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2007
H.R. 1246 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 28, 2007, sponsored by Marty Meehan with 149 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 149
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2007 - 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: 146 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Mar 28, 2007)
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