H.R. 3469 80TH CONGRESS 'DEFENSE COORDINATION ACT OF 1947'. A BILL.

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• Document Release Date: October 9, 2002
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• Publication Date: May 14, 1947
• Content Type: REGULATION

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAr 14, 1947 ?
Mr. COLE of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Expenditures in the Executive Departments
A BILL
To promote the national security by providing for the coorcli-
nation of all elements of national security, and for the
reorganization of the military structure of the Nation . to
conform to the requirements of modern warfare.
1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
2 tires of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 That this Act may be cited as the "Defense , Coordination
4 Act of 1947".
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DECLARATION OF POLICY
SEC. 2. (a) In enacting this legislation it is the intent
of Congress to provide permanent, effective, and economical
machinery for the coordination of all elements of national
security. In so doing, Congress is mindful, as were the
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1 proceeding may be maintained by or against the successor
2 of such head or other officer under the transfer, but only if
3 the court shall allow the same to be maintained in motion
4 or supplemental petition filed within twelve months after
5 such transfer takes effect, showing a necessity for the sur-
6 vival of such suit, action, or other proceeding to obtain
7 settlement of the questions involved-
8 AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATIONS
9 SEC. 405. There are hereby authorized to be appro-
_10 printed such sums as may be necessary and appropriate to
11 carry out the provisions and purposes of this Act.
12 SEPARABILITY
13 SEC. 406. if any provision of this Act or the applica-
14 Lion thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid,
15 the validity of the remainder of the Act and of the applicaa--
16 tion of such provision to other persons and circumstances
17 shall not be affected thereby.
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