S 2437 · 93th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Defense Manpower Study Act

Introduced 1973-09-19· Sponsored by Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.(1973-09-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Defense Manpower Study Act - Establishes a seven-member Defense Manpower Commission to conduct a comprehensive study and investigation of the overall manpower requirements of the department of Defense on both a short-term and long-term basis with a view to determining what the manpower requirements are and will be over the next ten years, and how manpower can be more effectively utilized in the Department of Defense. Empowers the Commission to hold such hearings and sit and act at such times and places as the Commission or such subcommittee or member may deem advisable. Directs the Commission to submit interim reports to the Congress and to the President regarding its duties under this Act, and to include in any such report its findings together with such recommendations for administrative or legislative action as the Commission considers advisable. Requires the Commission to submit its final report to the Congress and to the President not more than eighteen months after the appointment of the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall cease to exist sixty days after the submission of its final report. Authorizes appropriation to the Commission of such sums as may be necessary …

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats