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Public Law115th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 3661Became Law

75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 10, 2019)

75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a program to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II.

The program may include activities and ceremonies related to achieving the following:

  • thanking and honoring World War II veterans;
  • educating the public about World War II history, including the role of the federal government and nongovernmental organizations;
  • recognizing the contributions made by the allies and those on the home front; and
  • remembering the Holocaust and the liberation of the concentration camps.

The Department of the Treasury shall establish a Department of Defense World War II Commemoration Fund, to be used to conduct the commemorative program and provide grants for commemorative activities.

In designing the program, DOD shall consult with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

What just happenedJan 10, 2019

Became Public Law No: 115-433.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK](R-OK)Sponsor
5 cosponsors3 D2 R
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  1. Jan 10, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 115-433.

  2. Jan 10, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-433.

  3. Jan 10, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 10, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 2, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 2, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 22, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 22, 2018ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3661 by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Dec 22, 2018NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3661 by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 22, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  11. Dec 21, 2018Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  12. Dec 21, 2018FloorH38310

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

  13. Dec 21, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 0 (Roll no. 486). (text: CR H10538-10539)

  14. Dec 21, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 0 (Roll no. 486).(text: CR H10538-10539)

  15. Dec 21, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10572-10573)

  16. Dec 21, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  17. Dec 21, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3661.

  18. Dec 21, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10538-10539)

  19. Dec 21, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  20. Nov 28, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  21. Nov 28, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  22. Nov 28, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  23. Nov 27, 2018Floor

    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141-7143; text: CR S7141-7143)

  24. Nov 27, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7141-7143; text: CR S7141-7143)

  25. Nov 27, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJan 10, 201949

75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a program to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II.

The program may include activities and ceremonies related to achieving the following:

  • thanking and honoring World War II veterans;
  • educating the public about World War II history, including the role of the federal government and nongovernmental organizations;
  • recognizing the contributions made by the allies and those on the home front; and
  • remembering the Holocaust and the liberation of the concentration camps.

The Department of the Treasury shall establish a Department of Defense World War II Commemoration Fund, to be used to conduct the commemorative program and provide grants for commemorative activities.

In designing the program, DOD shall consult with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Introduced in SenateNov 27, 2018

75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act

This bill directs the Department of Defense to conduct a program to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II.

75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act — Informed