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- H.R.2473
H.R.2473: To improve Department of Defense policies relating to body armor.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced May 19, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 8, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Defense, with respect to the defense budget for FY2011 and thereafter, to ensure that within the research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) account for each military department, a separate, dedicated program element is assigned to: (1) the RDT&E of body armor; and (2) the procurement of body armor. Requires the Secretary to ensure that, from amounts authorized for RDT&E, necessary sums are available for: (1)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| May 19, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Niki Tsongas (D-Mass.) |