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H.R.5441: To amend the Federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to reflect the service of women in the Armed Forces of the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Sept. 10, 2014
- Latest Major Action Dec. 4, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
82 (37 Democrats, 45 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to describe the organization as a national association of veterans (currently, an association of men) who, as soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen, served this Nation in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters. Expands its...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Dec. 4, 2014 |
Became Public Law No: 113-199. |
Dec. 4, 2014 |
Signed by President. |
Nov. 24, 2014 |
Presented to President.
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Nov. 21, 2014 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Nov. 20, 2014 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6219) |
Nov. 18, 2014 |
Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Nov. 17, 2014 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Nov. 17, 2014 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8012) |
Nov. 17, 2014 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5441.
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Nov. 17, 2014 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8012-8014)
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Nov. 17, 2014 |
Mr. Holding moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Nov. 17, 2014 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.
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Nov. 17, 2014 |
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-620.
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Nov. 13, 2014 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Nov. 13, 2014 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Nov. 12, 2014 |
Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security Discharged.
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Sept. 26, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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Sept. 10, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sept. 10, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) |