Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 10, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 412
Enlisted Legal Assistance Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 10, 2017)
Enlisted Legal Assistance Act
This bill requires the Secretary of the military department concerned to provide personal civil legal assistance to:
- an active duty member of the Armed Forces in pay grades E-1 through E-5 and his or her dependents; and
- a survivor who was a dependent of the member at the time of the member's death, except that survivor eligibility shall be determined pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned.
What just happenedFeb 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14](D-MI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 10, 2017
- Feb 21, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in House
- Jan 10, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House