What The Vote

Air Force Depot Workers Fairness Act

111-hr1383 111th Congress House Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. Died in Committee

Air Force Depot Workers Fairness Act

Timeline

Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Sponsor
Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R), OK
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors
Introduced
2009-03-09
Committees
Oversight and Accountability Committee
Subjects
Georgia; Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management; Military facilities and property; Oklahoma; Utah

Bill Activity

House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.

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    Introduced

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  2. 2
    Committee Review

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    Floor Vote

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  4. 4
    Second Chamber

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  5. 5
    Resolve Differences

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    Sent to President

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