S. 240 (112th): A bill to require an Air Force study on the threats to, and sustainability of, the test and training range infrastructure.

Introduced:
Jan 31, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. John Ensign [R-NV]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 31, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 31, 2011
Referred to Committee Jan 31, 2011
Cosponsors
5 cosponsors (3R, 2D) (show)
Committees

Senate Armed Services

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Last updated Jan 31, 2011.
6 pages

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1/31/2011--Introduced.
Directs the Secretary of the Air Force to: (1) conduct a study on the ability of the major air test and training range infrastructure to support the full spectrum of Air Force operations; (2) develop a master plan for requirements and proposed investments to meet Air Force training and test needs through 2025; and (3) submit to the congressional defense and appropriations committees interim reports and a final report on the master plan.

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  • Title 10: ARMED FORCES
  • Subtitle A: General Military Law
  • Part I: ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS
  • Chapter 1: DEFINITIONS
  • Section 101: Definitions

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  • 113 Stat. 852