H.R. 4045 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To modify the Department of Defense Program Guidance relating to the award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence administrative absence days to members of the reserve components to exempt any member whose qualified mobilization commenced before October 1, 2011, and continued on or after that date, from the changes to the program guidance that took effect on that date.
H.R. 4045 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Feb 15, 2012, sponsored by John Kline with 46 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 15, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 112-120
What it does
Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to determine that the changes made to the program guidance relating to the award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence administrative absence days or other authorized benefits described herein to members and former members of the reserves under a specified Department of Defense (DOD) instruction shall not apply to current or former reservists whose qualified mobilization commenced…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Kline (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 29 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2012
- Passed the HouseMay 15, 2012
- Passed the SenateMay 17, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentMay 18, 2012
- Became lawMay 25, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-120. (May 25, 2012)
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