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Bill113th CongressFiled May 13, 2014Government Operations and Politics
S. 2323

Gold Star Fathers Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Sep 10, 2014)

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

Gold Star Fathers Act of 2014 - Includes as a preference eligible for federal employment purposes a parent (currently, the mother only) of either an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during the period beginning April 28, 1952, and ending July 1, 1955, or a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.

What just happenedSep 11, 2014

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH](D-OH)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  • Referred in HouseSep 11, 2014
  • Engrossed in SenateSep 10, 2014
  • Reported to SenateAug 26, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateMay 13, 2014
  1. Sep 11, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  2. Sep 11, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  3. Sep 10, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5514; text as passed Senate: CR S5514)

  4. Sep 10, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5514; text as passed Senate: CR S5514)

  5. Aug 26, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 549.

  6. Aug 26, 2014Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2014 without amendment. With written report No. 113-249.

  7. Aug 26, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2014 without amendment. With written report No. 113-249.

  8. Jul 30, 2014Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  9. May 13, 2014IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  10. May 13, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 10, 201482

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

Gold Star Fathers Act of 2014 - Includes as a preference eligible for federal employment purposes a parent (currently, the mother only) of either an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during the period beginning April 28, 1952, and ending July 1, 1955, or a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.

Reported to Senate without amendmentAug 26, 201480

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

Gold Star Fathers Act of 2014 - Includes as a preference eligible for federal employment purposes a parent (currently, the mother only) of either an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during the period beginning April 28, 1952, and ending July 1, 1955, or a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.

Introduced in SenateMay 13, 2014

Gold Star Fathers Act of 2014 - Includes as a preference eligible for federal employment purposes a parent (currently, the mother only) of either an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during the period beginning April 28, 1952, and ending July 1, 1955, or a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.

Gold Star Fathers Act of 2014 — Informed