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- H.R.403
H.R.403: BEST Practices Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act or BEST Practices Act - Requires the Secretary of Defense (DOD), no later than October 1, 2014, to only use human-based training methods for training members of the Armed Forces in the treatment of combat trauma injuries and the management of chemical and biological casualties. Prohibits the use of animals in such training.
(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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| Jan. 24, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Filner (D-Calif.) |