WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 588, To extend the period during which members of the Armed Forces deployed in contingency operations may request and receive reimbursement for helmet pads, which are designed to better protect the wearer from bomb blasts than military-issued pads, that are purchased by or for the use of such members http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 Comment by Rae Cummings (April 30, 2007, 01:00:00) http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_588.html#15174 I am against the war. But I am for our troops, who should receive adequate protection when we send them in harm's way. These helmet pad kits cost less than $100 each and can greatly reduce brain trauma injuries from IED, maybe even save some lives. Come on, this is a "no-brainer" - ALL our troops should be supplied with these kits to use as they see fit.... 15174@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT Status as of February 1, 2007 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_588.html 2/1/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. 18179@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST