H.R. 6580 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Hubbard Act
H.R. 6580 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jul 23, 2008, sponsored by Ron Kind with 7 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 23, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 110-317
What it does
Hubbard Act - Amends federal employment, armed forces, military pay, and veterans' benefits law to authorize the provision of the following benefits to a member of the Armed Forces who is discharged at the member's request pursuant to a Department of Defense (DOD) policy permitting the early discharge of a member who is the only surviving child in a family in which the father or mother, or one or more siblings, served in the A…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Kind (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 23, 2008
- Passed the HouseJul 29, 2008
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentAug 25, 2008
- Became lawAug 29, 2008
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Sep 4, 2008)
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Committees
- Armed Services Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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