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H.R.707: Home Front to Heroes Postal Benefits Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 27, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 17, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
245 (168 Democrats, 1 Independent, 77 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Home Front to Heroes Postal Benefits Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to provide for a program under which postal benefit vouchers are provided during FY2010 for members of the Armed Forces who are serving in overseas operations or who are hospitalized due to a disease or injury incurred as a result of such service. Permits the vouchers to be transferred to another person to allow that person to mail correspondence and small parcels to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Jan. 27, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) |