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AL HR586

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Laura Hall

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2010

AI Summary

HR586 Summary

  • Women have served honorably in all of America's wars and conflicts since the American Revolution, with the U.S. military now comprising more than 14 percent women on active duty and nearly 17 percent in the Reserves and National Guard.

  • The population of women veterans is projected to increase from 1.1 million in 1980 to nearly 2 million by 2020, comprising more than 10 percent of the veteran population.

  • The Alabama House of Representatives encourages the Veterans Administration to work with the National Foundation for Women Legislators and the Center for Women Veterans to identify unique issues impacting women veterans and develop policy solutions to improve their quality of life.

  • The House recognizes the need for improved health care services for women veterans, including proper clinician training for gender-specific care and innovative treatment solutions for post-deployment mental and physical health needs unique to women.

  • Alabama honors all women in the state who have answered their call to military duty with equal respect and recognition for their service.

Legislative Description

Women in the military, commended

Resolutions, Congratulatory

Last Action

Joint Rule 11

3/11/2010

Full Bill Text

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