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- H.R.2815
H.R.2815: To revise the Federal charter for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., to reflect a change in eligibility requirements for membership.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Aug. 9, 2011
- Latest Major Action Dec. 5, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
63 (30 Democrats, 33 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Revises the membership eligibility requirements of the federal charter for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Redefines "mother" to mean a woman who filled the role of birth mother. Adds, in addition to adoptive mother and stepmother (as in the current charter), foster-mother, grandmother, or legal guardian of a person who is serving in the Armed Forces or has served in, or has been honorably discharged from it (as in the current charter)....
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
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Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-314.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213.
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| Aug. 9, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Scott Tipton (R-Colo.) |