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

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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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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 2 August 1991

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 July 1991

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