H.R. 588 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To extend the period during which members of the Armed Forces deployed in contingency operations may request and receive reimbursement for helmet pads, which are designed to better protect the wearer from bomb blasts than military-issued pads, that are purchased by or for the use of such members.
H.R. 588 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 19, 2007, sponsored by Darlene Hooley with 46 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
- Jan 19, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Amends the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 to extend the period during which members of the Armed Forces deployed in connection with Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, or Iraqi Freedom may request and receive reimbursement for purchasing protective helmet pads.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Darlene Hooley (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 19, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. (Feb 1, 2007)
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