H R 3159 in Congressional Session 110

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 3159

 

Title : To mandate minimum periods of rest and recuperation for units and members of the regular and reserve components of the Armed Forces between deployments for Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
8/2/2007--Passed House amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 31, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act of 2007 - Prohibits any unit of the regular Armed Forces from being deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom unless the period between the most recent previous deployment and a subsequent deployment is equal to or longer than the period of the most recent previous deployment. Expresses the sense of Congress that the optimal minimum period between such deployments should be equal to or longer than twice the period of the most recent previous deployment.Prohibits any unit of the reserves from being deployed for such Operation unless the period between the most recent previous deployment and a subsequent deployment is at least three times longer than the period of the most recent previous deployment. Expresses the sense of Congress that units of the reserves should not be mobilized continuously for more than one year, and that the optimal minimum period between such deployments should be five years.Provides exceptions from deployment requirements with respect to: (1) special operations forces; and (2) units needed to assist in the redeployment of members from Iraq to another operational requirement or back to their home stations.Authorizes the: (1) President to waive deployment requirements if the President certifies to Congress within 30 days that the deployment is necessary to meet U.S. national security interests; and (2) chief of staff of the military department concerned to waive such requirements with respect to a member who has voluntarily requested mobilization.

Votes

Title : To mandate minimum periods of rest and recuperation for units and members of the regular and reserve components of the Armed Forces between deployments for Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
7962007-08-02On Passage Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy ActP
7952007-08-02On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy ActF

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 3159
 
Bill Number : H R 3159
Title : To mandate minimum periods of rest and recuperation for units and members of the regular and reserve components of the Armed Forces between deployments for Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sponsor: Rep Tauscher, Ellen O. [CA-10] (introduced 7/24/2007)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Abercrombie, Neil [HI-1] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Andrews, Robert E. [NJ-1] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Courtney, Joe [CT-2] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Eshoo, Anna G. [CA-14] - 7/31/2007

    Rep Giffords, Gabrielle [AZ-8] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Gilchrest, Wayne T. [MD-1] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Hare, Phil [IL-17] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Harman, Jane [CA-36] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [GA-4] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Kaptur, Marcy [OH-9] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Larsen, Rick [WA-2] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Loebsack, David [IA-2] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Meek, Kendrick B. [FL-17] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Ortiz, Solomon P. [TX-27] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Reyes, Silvestre [TX-16] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Sanchez, Loretta [CA-47] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Shays, Christopher [CT-4] - 7/25/2007

    Rep Shea-Porter, Carol [NH-1] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Skelton, Ike [MO-4] - 7/25/2007

    Rep Smith, Adam [WA-9] - 7/24/2007

    Rep Taylor, Gene [MS-4] - 7/24/2007

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 3159
Title : To mandate minimum periods of rest and recuperation for units and members of the regular and reserve components of the Armed Forces between deployments for Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.
 
MAJOR ACTIONS:
 
7/24/2007 Introduced in House
 
7/31/2007 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 110-282.
 
8/2/2007 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 - 194, 3 Present (Roll no. 796).
 
8/3/2007 Referred to Senate committee: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
7/24/2007:Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
 
7/27/2007:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
7/27/2007:Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 25.
 
8/14/2007:Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
 
7/31/2007 8:15pm:Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 110-282.
 
7/31/2007 8:15pm:Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 183.
 
8/1/2007 11:00pm:Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 601 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3159 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
 
8/2/2007 11:53am:Rule H. Res. 601 passed House.
 
8/2/2007 11:57am:Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 601. (consideration: CR H9565-9579)
 
8/2/2007 11:57am:Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3159 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
 
8/2/2007 11:57am:DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3159.
 
8/2/2007 1:08pm:The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H9576)
 
8/2/2007 1:09pm:Mr. Hunter moved to recommit with instructions to Armed Services. (consideration: CR H9576; text: CR H9576)
 
8/2/2007 1:09pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hunter motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments inserting a new section providing for certification requirement.
 
8/2/2007 1:21pm:The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9577)
 
8/2/2007 1:44pm:On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 217, 1 Present (Roll no. 795). (consideration: CR H9578)
 
8/2/2007 1:52pm:On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 - 194, 3 Present (Roll no. 796). (text: CR H9566)
 
8/2/2007 1:52pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
8/2/2007:Received in the Senate.
 
8/3/2007:Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.