House Bill 936
115th Congress(2017-2018)
SPACE-A
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 7, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
936
Congress
115
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
Special Priority on Aircrafts and Coverage Equity Act of 2017 or SPACE-A
This bill directs the Department of Defense to provide transportation on scheduled and unscheduled military flights within the continental United States and on scheduled overseas flights on a space-available basis for veterans with a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total on the same basis as such transportation is provided to members of the Armed Forces entitled to retired or retainer pay.
February 7, 2017
03/23/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
02/07/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
02/07/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:57 PM