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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 7, 2003
Amends Federal provisions concerning State participation in the National Guard Challenge Program (a civilian youth opportunities program conducted by the Secretary of Defense) to: (1) provide a maximum Federal matching funds level of 65 percent of the costs of operating the State program during FY 2004, 70 percent during FY 2005, and 75 percent during FY 2006; and (2) authorize appropriations for the Program for FY 2004 and beyond.
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Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] · R–LA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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