H.R. 5868 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Caleb Martin-Travis Dodson Wounded Warrior Retention Act
H.R. 5868 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Apr 22, 2008, sponsored by Stevan Pearce with 95 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
- Apr 22, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 95
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Caleb Martin-Travis Dodson Wounded Warrior Retention Act - Authorizes a member of the Armed Forces who would normally be retired, placed on the temporary disability retired list, or separated as the result of a combat-related disability to elect to instead be retained on active service in an active status, as long as the member: (1) remains medically able to perform noncombat-related military occupational specialties or duties…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stevan Pearce (R-NM). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 78 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 22, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Pearce. Petition No: 110-18. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis18.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) (Sep 11, 2008)
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