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- H.RES.1229
H.RES.1229: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should overturn the policy that prohibits sending a presidential letter of condolence to the family of a member of the Armed Forces who has died by suicide.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced March 25, 2010
- Latest Major Action April 23, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
58 (37 Democrats, 1 Independent, 20 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the current policy that prohibits sending a presidential letter of condolence to the family of a member of the Armed Forces who has died by suicide only serves to perpetuate the stigma of mental illness that pervades the Armed Forces; and (2) the President, as Commander-in-Chief, should overturn the policy and treat all military families equally.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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| March 25, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Dan Burton (R-Ind.) |