To express the sense of Congress concerning the fiscal year 2003 end strengths needed for the Armed Forces to fight the War on Terrorism.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 16, 2002

Expresses the sense of Congress that, in light of the war against terrorism: (1) the increases in military personnel end strengths recommended by the Senate and House of Representative in their respective versions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 are appropriate and justified; (2) the President and Secretary of Defense should not reduce such end strengths; and (3) the President should support such increased end strengths.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] · D–MO

Committees

Armed Services Committee

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Nov 4, 2002
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
Nov 4, 2002
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 107-771.
Nov 4, 2002
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 107-771.
Jul 18, 2002
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 18, 2002
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 16, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 16, 2002
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2002
Introduced in House

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5132

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2002-11-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hr5132/BILLS-107hr5132rh.htm

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Discuss H.R.5132, 107th Congress: To express the sense of Congress concerning the fiscal year 2003 end strengths needed for the Armed Forces to fight the War on Terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5132

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2002-11-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hr5132/BILLS-107hr5132rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.R.5132, 107th Congress: To express the sense of Congress concerning the fiscal year 2003 end strengths needed for the Armed Forces to fight the War on Terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5132

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2002-11-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hr5132/BILLS-107hr5132rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.R.5132, 107th Congress: To express the sense of Congress concerning the fiscal year 2003 end strengths needed for the Armed Forces to fight the War on Terrorism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5132

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2002-11-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hr5132/BILLS-107hr5132rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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