H.R. 5462 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend title 10, United States Code, to deny Federal funds for any State or city, county, or other political subdivision of a State that prohibits or unduly restricts the establishment or operation of a military recruiting office.
H.R. 5462 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 14, 2008, sponsored by Louie Gohmert with 47 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 14, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 47
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Prohibits any federal funds from being provided to a state, city, county, or other political subdivision thereof if the Secretary of Defense determines that such state or political subdivision prohibits or unreasonably restricts, through zoning requirements more restrictive than those imposed on most small businesses in that jurisdiction, the ability of the Armed Forces to establish and operate a military recruiting office.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Louie Gohmert (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 47 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Feb 29, 2008)
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Committees
- Armed Services Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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