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H.R.1770: To prohibit the purchasing, issuing, or wearing of berets as standard Army headgear (other than for certain specialized units) until the Secretary of the Army certifies to Congress that the Army ammunition shortfall has been eliminated.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 9, 2001
- Latest Major Action May 14, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
53 (9 Democrats, 1 Independent, 44 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits the Secretary of the Army from contracting for the purchase of berets, authorizing or requiring the wearing of berets, or issuing a beret for use as standard army headgear until the Secretary certifies that any shortfall of army ammunition has been eliminated.Makes the prohibition inapplicable to army specialized units for which the wearing of berets is specifically authorized.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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May 9, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Roscoe G. Bartlett (R-Md.) |