Honoring women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces and recognizing the recently expanded service opportunities available to female members of the Armed Forces.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 14, 2016)
Honors women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces.
Commends female members of the Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives in defense of the United States.
Recognizes that female members of the Armed Forces are an integral part of the Armed Forces.
Urges the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that female members of the Armed Forces: (1) receive adequate, well-fitted equipment; and (2) have access to health services that address their specific medical needs.
Encourages DOD to develop new initiatives to recruit and retain more women in the officer corps.
What just happenedMay 5, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 14, 2016
- May 5, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Military Personnel Subcommittee - Apr 14, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Apr 14, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 14, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House