H.R. 1142 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Global Combat Zone Recognition Act
H.R. 1142 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 16, 2011, sponsored by Allen B. West with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Global Combat Zone Recognition Act - Treats a member of the Armed Forces (member) or civilian employee of the Department of Defense (DOD) (employee) who is killed or wounded in an attack outside a combat zone as a member killed or wounded in a combat zone or an employee killed or wounded while serving with the Armed Forces in a contingency operation, respectively, for purposes of all applicable federal laws, regulations, and p…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Allen B. West (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Apr 6, 2011)
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- H.R. 2646: Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011
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- H.R. 1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
- H.R. 1892: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
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