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- H.R.5792
H.R.5792: Gender Equality Combat Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced May 16, 2012
- Latest Major Action July 10, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Gender Equality Combat Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to report to the congressional defense committees on the implementation of a termination of the ground combat exclusion policy for female members of the Armed Forces (DOD policy under which female members are excluded from units and positions below brigade level whose primary mission is to engage in direct combat on the ground).
(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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| May 16, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Loretta Sánchez (D-Calif.) |