Recognizing and commemorating the efforts and contributions of outstanding female veterans of the Armed Forces, and the vital roles women play today as service members in the defense of the Nation.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 23, 2008

Recognizes the contributions of female veterans to the country's security and military defense.

Recognizes the need of the federal government to increase and enhance the number and types of programs made available for female veterans.

Supports and salutes the growing role of women in active and reserve military service, including the National Guard.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D–IL

Committees

Armed Services Committee
Veterans' Affairs Committee

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Rep. Fallin, Mary [R-OK-5]

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Jul 16, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jun 23, 2008
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 23, 2008
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 23, 2008
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 23, 2008
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2008
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.Res.1295, 110th Congress: Recognizing and commemorating the efforts and contributions of outstanding female veterans of the Armed Forces, and the vital roles women play today as service members in the defense of the Nation.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1295

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1295/BILLS-110hres1295ih.htm

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Analyze H.Res.1295 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.1295, 110th Congress: Recognizing and commemorating the efforts and contributions of outstanding female veterans of the Armed Forces, and the vital roles women play today as service members in the defense of the Nation.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1295

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1295/BILLS-110hres1295ih.htm

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Discuss H.Res.1295, 110th Congress: Recognizing and commemorating the efforts and contributions of outstanding female veterans of the Armed Forces, and the vital roles women play today as service members in the defense of the Nation.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1295

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2008-06-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1295/BILLS-110hres1295ih.htm

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Discuss H.Res.1295, 110th Congress: Recognizing and commemorating the efforts and contributions of outstanding female veterans of the Armed Forces, and the vital roles women play today as service members in the defense of the Nation.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1295

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2008-06-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1295/BILLS-110hres1295ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:18:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.Res.1295 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.