Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for members of the Armed Forces who fight terrorism and the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Government should pay for the legal expenses of members of the Armed Forces who are accused of committing crimes related to the treatment of a suspected terrorist, if the member is acquitted or the charges are dropped.

Summary

Supports members of the Armed Forces as they continue to fight the war against terrorists. Opposes their prosecution when rooted in an excess of political correctness and over-sensitivity. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any member of the Armed Forces accused of a crime related to the treatment of a suspected terrorist should have any legal fees related to their defense paid for by the U.S. government, if the member is acquitted or the charges are dropped.

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Timeline

1. 21 January 2010

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 January 2010

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H271)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 January 2010

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 21 January 2010

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 18 February 2010

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 21 January 2010 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22] · R · Cosponsor
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