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Body Armor for Females Modernization Act
10/28/2022, 1:46 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 5491
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5491
Bill HR 5491 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5491 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5491's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of December 19, 2019
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5491
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
25Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
11Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5491
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Health information and medical records
- Military facilities and property
- Military personnel and dependents
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Public-private cooperation
- Women's health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5491
Body Armor for Females Modernization Act
To improve the fielding of newest generations of personal protective equipment to the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Body Armor for Females Modernization Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5491
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