House Bill 5491
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Body Armor for Females Modernization Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 19, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5491
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
Body Armor for Females Modernization Act
This bill requires each department of the U.S. Armed Forces to provide specified data and assessment concerning personal protection equipment. In addition, the Defense Health Agency must track and report on injuries among service members during the use of such equipment.
December 19, 2019
12/19/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
12/19/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:14 AM