H.R. 3695 (112th): To amend title 14, United States Code, to modify the process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets at the Coast Guard Academy, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Dec 15, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Bennie Thompson [D-MS2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on December 15, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 15, 2011
Referred to Committee Dec 15, 2011
Cosponsors
21 cosponsors (18D, 3R) (show)
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House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Last updated Dec 15, 2011.
4 pages

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12/15/2011--Introduced.
Modifies the Coast Guard Academy cadet nomination process by requiring that half of each incoming class be composed of cadets nominated by:
(1) the Vice President or, if there is no Vice President, the President pro tempore of the Senate;
(2) a Senator;
(3) a Member of the House of Representatives; and
(4) the various delegates to Congress, including a Resident Commissioner and Resident Representative. Entitles each Senator, House Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, and Resident Representative to nominate three persons each year.
Requires nominees to be citizens or nationals of the United States and meet any minimum requirements established by the Secretary of the respective department in which the Coast Guard is operating.
Directs the Superintendent of the Academy to furnish any Member of Congress, upon written request, the name of the nominating authority responsible for the nomination of any named or identified person for appointment to the Academy.

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