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IN HR0023

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

Peggy Welch

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Indiana Legislative Council to assign the Military and Veterans Affairs Commission to study the needs of returning women veterans

  • Notes that women comprise approximately 11% of total military forces deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

  • Identifies challenges facing female veterans including lower pay, higher rates of homelessness, and fewer available services compared to male veterans

  • Acknowledges the faithful service of women veterans and the need to provide them with appropriate benefits

Legislative Description

Urging a study of the needs of returning women veterans.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

3/30/2011

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