House Bill 1088
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Shielding our Military from Extremists Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 18, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1088
Congress
117
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
Shielding our Military from Extremists Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to implement the seven recommendations focused on preventing extremists from enlisting in the Armed Forces that are made in the report titled Screening Individuals Who Seek to Enlist in the Armed Forces. Among other recommendations, the report suggests (1) developing a consistent definition for domestic extremist ideologies, and (2) utilizing various law enforcement resources to evaluate and interpret questionable or concerning tattoos.
February 18, 2021
02/18/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
02/18/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:22 PM