House Bill 4976
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 1, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4976
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
Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2019
This bill provides postal benefits to certain active duty service members. It directs the Department of Defense to provide for a program under which vouchers (used for postal-free mailings) are provided to members of the Armed Forces who are on active duty and who are either (1) serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, or another hostile fire area designated as eligible for hazardous duty pay; or (2) hospitalized at a military medical facility as a result of such service.
The benefits program shall apply during FY2020-FY2025.
November 1, 2019
11/01/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
11/01/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:40 AM