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- H.R.1059
H.R.1059: Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 2, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
122 (116 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2005 - Repeals current Department of Defense (DOD) policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces. Prohibits the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation against any member of the Armed Forces or any person seeking to become a member. Authorizes...
(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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| March 2, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Martin T. Meehan (D-Mass.) |