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HI HCR194
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/13/2013
Primary Sponsor
Tom Brower
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AI Summary
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Expresses support for including women in the national military draft alongside men ages 18-25.
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Notes that women are already permitted to serve in front-line combat roles including infantry, armor, artillery, and special operations if they meet physical requirements.
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Argues that excluding women from draft registration reinforces gender stereotypes and that gender equality principles established in international conventions support equal military obligations.
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References the Department of Defense announcement opening combat positions to women, creating the legal basis for requiring women to register for Selective Service like men currently must.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to the President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and Hawaii's Congressional Delegation.
Legislative Description
US Women's Draft
Last Action
The committee(s) on VMI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/27/2013