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H.R. 4534 (114th)

POSTURE Act

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Introduced

11 February 2016

Last action

4 March 2016 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. O'Rourke, Beto [D-TX-16], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4], Rep. Ashford, Brad [D-NE-2], Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1], Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1], Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Takai, Mark [D-HI-1], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3], Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25], Rep. Yoder, Kevin [R-KS-3], Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Paul Cook, Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

12 August 2025

Defence

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Summary

Protecting Our Security Through Utilizing Right-Sized End-Strength Act of 2016 or the POSTURE Act This bill expresses the sense of Congress that given the uncertain world and the need for trained and ready U.S. land force, the planned drawdown of land forces should be stopped. The bill sets forth: FY2016 Army, Marine Corps, and Selected Reserve strength levels; and Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force permanent active duty end strength minimum levels. Any proposal to lower the end strength levels established by this Act must first be approved by Congress through enactment of a law to that effect.

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Timeline

  1. 11 February 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 February 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 February 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 March 2016

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

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