House Bill 563
116th Congress(2019-2020)
DD–214 Modernization Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 15, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
563
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
DD-214 Modernization Act
This bill directs the Department of Defense to modify the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to include a block in which a member of the Armed Forces may provide an email address by which the member may be contacted after discharge or release from active duty.
January 15, 2019
01/24/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
01/15/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
01/15/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:02:52 PM