HR 4534 · 114th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

POSTURE Act

Introduced 2016-02-11· Sponsored by Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.(2016-03-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting Our Security Through Utilizing Right-Sized End-Strength Act of 2016 or the POSTURE Act This bill expresses the sense of Congress that given the uncertain world and the need for trained and ready U.S. land force, the planned drawdown of land forces should be stopped. The bill sets forth: FY2016 Army, Marine Corps, and Selected Reserve strength levels; and Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force permanent active duty end strength minimum levels. Any proposal to lower the end strength levels established by this Act must first be approved by Congress through enactment of a law to that effect.…

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Cosponsors (20)

5 Democrats15 Republicans