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- H.R.4990
H.R.4990: To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a commission to collect and investigate reports by members of the Armed Forces of illnesses incurred during or shortly following their service in combat zones during a war or contingency operation.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Aug. 18, 1994
- Latest Major Action Aug. 25, 1994
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Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish advisory commissions to collect and investigate reports regarding illnesses military personnel believe they incurred as a result of service in a combat zone during a war or contingency operation. Requires cooperation with such a commission by the Secretary, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Requires each commission to prepare a registry of all...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Forces and Personnel.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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| Aug. 18, 1994 |
Introduced in the House by Dave Camp (R-Mich.) |