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MI HR0319
Resolution
Status
5/6/2014
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Forlini
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to oppose the Department of Defense budget proposal that would cut commissary services at military bases and eliminate the A-10 aircraft fleet.
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Protects Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan, which currently operates 18 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and supports over 400 military personnel.
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Cites commissary savings of 30.5 percent annually for military families compared to off-base shopping and warns that closures would increase living expenses for military personnel.
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Requires replacement aircraft be assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base before the A-10 fleet is eliminated to maintain the base's viability and prevent future closure recommendations.
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Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Michigan congressional delegation members.
Legislative Description
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to oppose the U.S. Department of Defense's budget proposal that would potentially close commissaries at U.S. military bases and to ensure that replacement aircraft are assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base to compensate for the proposed elimination of the A-10 fleet.
Congress of the United States
Last Action
Adopted
5/6/2014