H.R. 3455 (112th): To amend title 10, United States Code, to include the Chief of the National Guard Bureau as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and to reestablish the position of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau.

Introduced:
Nov 17, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Steven Palazzo [R-MS4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on November 17, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Nov 17, 2011
Referred to Committee Nov 17, 2011
Cosponsors
10 cosponsors (8R, 2D) (show)
Committees

House Armed Services

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Last updated Nov 17, 2011.
5 pages

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11/17/2011--Introduced.
Adds the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Bureau) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Reestablishes the position of Vice Chief of the Bureau. Terminates the position of Director of the Joint Staff of the Bureau and transfers existing duties of the Director to the Vice Chief.

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