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H.R. 5509 · 83rd Congress · 1953–1954

To amend the Army-Navy Medical Service Corps Act of 1947 relating to the percent of colonels in the Medical Service Corps, Regular Army

H.R. 5509 in the 83rd Congress (1953–1954) became law — introduced in 1953, sponsored by Dewey Short.

During the 83rd Congress (1953–1954), Harry S. Truman was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
1953
Policy area
Defense

Sponsor

Dewey Short (R-MO)

Where it stands

  • Introduced1953
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawYes

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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