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H.R. 5937Became Law

To amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize the American Battle Monuments Commission to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marnes-la-Coquette, France, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary public law (Sep 29, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 12, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to enter into an agreement with the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Foundation to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marnes-la-Coquette, France.

The Commission shall ensure the ongoing maintenance of the memorial, including the cemetery containing the remains of 49 U.S. aviators who died during World War I.

What just happenedSep 29, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-227.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1](R-FL)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 29, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-227.

  2. Sep 29, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-227.

  3. Sep 29, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Sep 29, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 26, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 26, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 21, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 20, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5911)

  9. Sep 20, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5911)

  10. Sep 13, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Sep 12, 2016FloorH38310

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

  12. Sep 12, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5279)

  13. Sep 12, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5279)

  14. Sep 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5937.

  15. Sep 12, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5279-5280)

  16. Sep 12, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Sep 6, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  18. Sep 6, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  19. Sep 6, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  20. Sep 6, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  21. Sep 6, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Sep 6, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawSep 29, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 12, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to enter into an agreement with the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Foundation to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marnes-la-Coquette, France.

The Commission shall ensure the ongoing maintenance of the memorial, including the cemetery containing the remains of 49 U.S. aviators who died during World War I.

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 20, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 12, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to enter into an agreement with the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Foundation to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marnes-la-Coquette, France.

The Commission shall ensure the ongoing maintenance of the memorial, including the cemetery containing the remains of 49 U.S. aviators who died during World War I.

Passed House amendedSep 12, 201636

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to enter into an agreement with the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Foundation to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marnes-la-Coquette, France.

The Commission shall ensure the ongoing maintenance of the memorial, including the cemetery containing the remains of 49 U.S. aviators who died during World War I.

Introduced in HouseSep 6, 2016

This bill authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to enter into an agreement with the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Foundation to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marnes-la-Coquette, France.

The Commission shall ensure the ongoing maintenance of the memorial, including the cemetery containing the remains of 49 U.S. aviators who died during World War I.

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