To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the appointment of a Chief of the Veterinary Corps of the Army in the grade of brigadier general, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 2255

Introduced

Jun 20, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Topics

Animals Armed Forces and National Security Army personnel Health Military medicine Officer personnel Veterinarians Veterinary medicine

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Summary

Establishes an Army Veterinary Corps, with a chief and an assistant chief. Requires: (1) the Secretary of the Army to appoint the chief, with the grade of brigadier general; and (2) the Army Surgeon General to appoint the assistant chief.

Actions

Jul 31, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jul 31, 2001

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Jun 20, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 20, 2001

Introduced in House

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