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US HR5201
US HR5201To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish and maintain a database that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments.
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Introduced
09/10/2021
09/10/2021
In Committee
09/10/2021
09/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish and maintain a database that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish and maintain a database with up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the military departments. The regulations will ensure that commanders above the rank of O-5 (lieutenant colonel or equivalent) can access the contact information of next of kin for members who died while serving under their command, regardless of whether the member served under that specific commander. Additionally, individuals named in the database can choose to not be contacted by the designated commanders and can change that election at any time.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 09/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5201/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5201/BILLS-117hr5201ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5201/BILLS-117hr5201ih.pdf.pdf |
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