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IL HR1129

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia Soto

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to procure additional C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft beyond the current 223 approved units
  • Asserts that job erosion from outsourcing is at critical levels and must be addressed
  • States that loss of high-technology aerospace jobs threatens the nation's ability to design, fabricate, and assemble defense products
  • Contends that upgraded older C-5 aircraft will not fully meet military needs for current and future combat systems, strategic/tactical missions, and humanitarian operations
  • Directs Illinois House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to each member of the Illinois congressional delegation

Legislative Description

URGE CONGRESS-PROCURE C-17

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/27/2010

Committee Referrals

Labor5/24/2010
Rules4/20/2010

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