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 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)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with H.R.707.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 27, 2009

Introduced in the House by Kathy Castor (D-Fla.)

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