S. 786 (112th): A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the appointment and grade of the Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps.

Introduced:
Apr 12, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Tim Johnson [D-SD]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 12, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 12, 2011
Referred to Committee Apr 12, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Armed Services

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Last updated Apr 12, 2011.
2 pages

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4/12/2011--Introduced.
Requires that an appointee to the position of Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps be of a rank not less than lieutenant colonel. (Current minimum rank is captain.) Requires an appointee to such position holding a lower grade to be appointed in the regular grade of brigadier general.

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