Supporting the goals and ideals of the Army Community Covenant.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Oct 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 170, would express Congress's support for the goals and ideals of the Army Community Covenant. It specifically encourages community covenant signing ceremonies between local communities and the Armed Forces across the country. The resolution also urges Americans to participate in or create programs that support service members and their families, particularly during and after deployments.
The resolution aims to acknowledge the sacrifices of military personnel and their families and emphasizes the importance of community support for their strength and the success of military missions. It promotes the idea that local communities play a vital role in the well-being of military families and, by extension, the readiness of the Armed Forces.
As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval from both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and subsequently to a subcommittee.
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Timeline
28 Oct 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
28 Oct 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 170 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 170, would express Congress's support for the goals and ideals of the Army Community Covenant. It specifically encourages community covenant signing ceremonies between local communities and the Armed Forces across the country. The resolution also urges Americans to participate in or create programs that support service members and their families, particularly during and after deployments. The resolution aims to acknowledge the sacrifices of military personnel and their families and emphasizes the importance of community support for their strength and the success of military missions. It promotes the idea that local communities play a vital role in the well-being of military families and, by extension, the readiness of the Armed Forces. As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval from both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and subsequently to a subcommittee.
- Has H.Con.Res. 170 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 170. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 170?
- H.Con.Res. 170 was sponsored by Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] (R-KY), with 43 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 170?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (28 Oct 2009).
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