HR 9467 · 95th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill outlining procedures by which a change in status may be considered for any member of the uniformed services who is in a missing or POW status after the year and a day mandatory review under sections 555 and 556 of chapter 10, title 37, United States Code while serving in Southeast Asia.

Introduced 1977-10-06· Sponsored by Rep. Ketchum, William M. [R-CA-18]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.(1977-10-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes procedures which the Secretaries of the various military departments must use in changing the status of a member of the uniformed services presently in a missing in action or prisoner of war status as a result of service in Southeast Asia. Directs the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives to conduct a study of the present provisions of law relating to changes in such an individual's status.…

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