Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 134
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Honoring the life of Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 14, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 14, 2019
Latest Action
Feb 15, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
134
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.
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House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution honors the life of Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent and her meritorious service in combat operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.

The resolution urges the Department of the Navy and the Department of Defense to review medical eligibility rules that may deny a servicemember opportunities even though the servicemember is otherwise combat-ready.
Text (1)
February 14, 2019
Actions (3)
02/15/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
02/14/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
02/14/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:45 PM