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OH HR318

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Dever

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Urges the President, Congress, and Secretary of Defense to authorize recruitment and service of individuals with disabilities in the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Asserts that military manpower requirements benefit from diverse workforces with varied backgrounds and skills
  • Cites Israel's "Special in Uniform" unit with 350 soldiers with special needs serving across 22 army bases as proof that elite militaries can successfully include disabled individuals
  • Directs the Ohio House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to federal lawmakers, the Secretary of Defense, the President, and Ohio news media

Legislative Description

To urge the President and Congress of the United States, and the Secretary of Defense, to authorize the recruitment of individuals with disabilities for services in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Last Action

Introduced and Referred to Committee: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security

1/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Armed Services, Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security1/16/2018

Full Bill Text

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