H.R. 2970 (111th): To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the maximum age limit for an original appointment to a position as a Federal law enforcement officer in the case of any individual who has been discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces under honorable conditions, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Jun 19, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Rob Bishop [R-UT1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 461 on Feb 04, 2013. See H.R. 461 for current action on this subject.

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This bill was introduced on June 19, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Jun 19, 2009
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (1R, 1D) (show)
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House Oversight and Government Reform

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Last updated Jun 19, 2009.
4 pages

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6/19/2009--Introduced.
Sets a maximum age limit of 40 years for an original appointment to a position as a federal law enforcement officer in the case of individuals who have been discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions. Increases the age at which such an individual must be separated from service as an officer to 60 years of age, with an authorized exemption until age 63.

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