Commission on the Assignment of Women in the Armed Forces Act of 1991

Summary

Commission on the Assignment of Women in the Armed Forces Act of 1991 - Establishes the Commission on the Assignment of Women in the Armed Forces to conduct a study of all matters relating to the assignment of women in the armed forces and to make findings and recommendations with regard to: (1) the implications on combat readiness in permitting women to be assigned to all combat positions; (2) the social and cultural implications of such assignments; (3) the advisability of permitting only voluntary assignments of women to combat positions; (4) the advisability of requiring women to register and be drafted under the Military Selective Service Act; (5) the legal and policy implications of permitting women to qualify for assignment to combat positions; (6) the extent of the need to modify facilities, vessels, vehicles, aircraft, and other equipment to accommodate women assigned to combat positions, as well as the cost and practicality of such action; and (7) the effects of existing laws relating to the recruitment, assignment, and promotion of women in the armed forces on combat readiness, opportunities for women in the armed forces, and the quality of personnel in the armed forces. Directs the Commission to transmit a final report to the President by November 15, 1992. Requires the President, by December 15, 1992, to transmit such report to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees, along with comments and recommendations. Outlines administrative provisions concerning Commission powers, procedures, personnel matters, and expenses. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its final report.

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Timeline

1. 17 July 1991

   Reported

   Committee on Armed Services ordered to be reported an original measure.

   Source: Committee

2. 22 July 1991

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 177.

   Source: Calendars

3. 22 July 1991

   Reported

   Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Nunn. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

4. 22 July 1991

   Reported

   Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Nunn. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

5. 22 July 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 2 August 1991

   Floor

   Senate struck all after the enacting clause and inserted Part B of title V of S. 1507, as amended.

   Source: Floor

7. 2 August 1991

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

8. 11 September 1991

   Floor

   Received in the House.

   Source: Floor

9. 11 September 1991

   Floor

   Message on Senate action sent to the House.

   Source: Floor

10. 11 September 1991

    Floor

    See H.R. 2100 for further action..

    Source: Floor

11. 11 September 1991

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] · D · Sponsor
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