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S.1541: A bill 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 Sept. 12, 2011
- Latest Major Action Dec. 13, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (12 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 9 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)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Held at the desk.
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Mr. Gohmert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1541.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 112-65.
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| Sept. 12, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) |