Deployed Troops Support Act of 2015
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 27, 2015)
Deployed Troops Support Act of 2015
Authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to transport to any country, on a space-available basis and without charge, supplies that have been furnished by a nonprofit organization and intended for distribution to members of the Armed Forces.
Prohibits such transportation unless DOD determines that: (1) such transportation is consistent with U.S. policies, (2) the supplies are suitable for transportation and in usable condition, (3) there is a legitimate need for the supplies, and (4) adequate arrangements have been made for their distribution.
Makes the nonprofit organization responsible for ensuring the suitability for transport of such supplies. Allows the supplies to be distributed by the U.S. government or a nonprofit organization.
What just happenedAug 13, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 2015
- Aug 13, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Readiness Subcommittee - Feb 27, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Feb 27, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 27, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House