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H.R. 2874 (109th)

Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2005

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Introduced

14 June 2005

Last action

14 June 2005 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]

Subjects

Defence, Postal service

Source updated

15 August 2025

Defence · Postal service

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Summary

Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2005 - Directs the United States Postal Service (USPS) and the Secretary of Defense to provide a program under which postal benefits are made available for personal correspondence and other mail matter sent from within the United States by designated representatives (next-of-kin) to members of the Armed Forces who are: (1) serving on active duty abroad in support of military operations or against an enemy of the United States or other hostile force; or (2) hospitalized in a U.S. military facility as a result of disease or injury incurred during service overseas. Limits postal benefits to $150 per calendar quarter, and limits the size and weight of allowable parcels. Allows charitable organizations to apply for such benefits.

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Timeline

  1. 14 June 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 June 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 June 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 June 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

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