S 1574 · 97th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to amend section 673b of Title 10, United States Code, relating to the authority of the President to order members of the Selected Reserve of the Reserve components of the Armed Forces to active duty during periods other than war or national emergency.
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.(1981-07-31)
Plain Language Summary
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Changes from 90 to 180 days the time limitation under which the President may order members of the Selected Reserve to active duty other than during war or national emergency. Increases from 100,000 to 250,000 the number of members who may be so ordered. Authorizes the President, during such period, to suspend applicable law relating to promotion, retirement, or separation. Directs the President to give Congress written notification of any national security reasons requiring the extension of the time limit.…
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Cosponsors (20)
5 Democrats14 Republicans1 Independent