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H.R. 4511Became Law

Gold Star Families Voices Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 28, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Gold Star Families Voices Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Veterans' Oral History Project Act to require the veterans oral history program to include the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who became missing in action or who died as a result of their wartime service.

What just happenedNov 28, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-246.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
7 cosponsors2 D5 R
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  1. Nov 28, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-246.

  2. Nov 28, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-246.

  3. Nov 28, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 28, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 17, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 17, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 16, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 15, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 152.

  9. Nov 15, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 152.

  10. Nov 15, 2016Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6324-6326)

  11. Nov 15, 2016Discharge

    Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged pursuant to the order of 09/28/2016.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  12. Nov 15, 2016Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged pursuant to the order of 09/28/2016.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  13. Sep 7, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  14. Sep 6, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  15. Sep 6, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5043)

  16. Sep 6, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5043)

  17. Sep 6, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4511.

  18. Sep 6, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5043-5045)

  19. Sep 6, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  20. Jul 5, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 514.

  21. Jul 5, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 114-663.

    Committee on House Administration
  22. Jul 5, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 114-663.

    Committee on House Administration
  23. May 17, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Committee on House Administration
  24. May 17, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Committee on House Administration
  25. Feb 9, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Committee on House Administration
  26. Feb 9, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Feb 9, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawNov 28, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Gold Star Families Voices Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Veterans' Oral History Project Act to require the veterans oral history program to include the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who became missing in action or who died as a result of their wartime service.

Passed Senate without amendmentNov 15, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Gold Star Families Voices Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Veterans' Oral History Project Act to require the veterans oral history program to include the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who became missing in action or who died as a result of their wartime service.

Passed House without amendmentSep 6, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Gold Star Families Voices Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Veterans' Oral History Project Act to require the veterans oral history program to include the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who became missing in action or who died as a result of their wartime service.

Reported to House without amendmentJul 5, 201679

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Gold Star Families Voices Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Veterans' Oral History Project Act to require the veterans oral history program to include the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who became missing in action or who died as a result of their wartime service.

Introduced in HouseFeb 9, 2016

Gold Star Families Voices Act

This bill amends the Veterans' Oral History Project Act to require the veterans oral history program to include the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who became missing in action or who died as a result of their wartime service.

Gold Star Families Voices Act — Informed