[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 1 (Thursday, January 4, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S49]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

      By Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. Levin, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Lautenberg, 
        Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Leahy, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Webb, Mr. Menendez, 
        and Ms. Landrieu):
  S. 8. A bill to restore and enhance the capabilities of the Armed 
Forces, to enhance the readiness of the Armed Forces, to support the 
men and women of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the 
Committee on Armed Services.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the 
bill be printed in the Record.
  There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be 
printed in the Record, as follows:

                                  S. 8

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

       This Act may be cited as the ``Rebuilding America's 
     Military Act of 2007''.

     SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF 
                   THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.

       It is the sense of Congress that Congress should enact 
     legislation--
       (1) to restore and enhance the capabilities of the Armed 
     Forces for deterrence, combat, and post-conflict operations;
       (2) to enhance the readiness of the Armed Forces, including 
     by the reset of military equipment; and
       (3) to support the men and women of the Armed Forces, 
     including the members of the National Guard and Reserves, 
     through the provision of quality health care and enhanced 
     educational assistance.
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