A resolution relative to absentia discharges for military deserters.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Defense to rescind that portion of the Department of Defense directive which permits deserters from military service to receive in absentia discharges.

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Timeline

1. 16 August 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 August 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 August 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 August 1978

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cornwell, David L. [D-IN-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsas00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A resolution requesting that the Secretary of Defense should rescind that portion of the Department of Defense directive which permits deserters from military service to receive in absentia discharges.