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Public Law116th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 504Became Law

Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 30, 2019)

Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act or the LEGION Act

(Sec. 3) This bill expands eligibility for membership in The American Legion to include veterans and servicemembers who served any time after December 7, 1941, including those currently serving. Presently, only veterans and servicemembers who served during periods of war specified by Congress are eligible to join The American Legion.

(Sec. 4) The bill also prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for the purposes of holding a staff position at The American Legion.

What just happenedJul 30, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-35.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ](D-AZ)Sponsor
35 cosponsors16 D19 R
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  1. Jul 30, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-35.

  2. Jul 30, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-35.

  3. Jul 30, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 30, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 29, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 29, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 23, 2019FloorH38310

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

  8. Jul 23, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7220-7221)

  9. Jul 23, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7220-7221)

  10. Jul 23, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 504.

  11. Jul 23, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7220-7222)

  12. Jul 23, 2019FloorH30300

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

  13. Jun 28, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  14. Jun 12, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Jun 12, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  16. Jun 12, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Jun 11, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3326-3327)

  18. Jun 11, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3326-3327)

  19. Jun 11, 2019Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3326-3327)

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Jun 11, 2019Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3326-3327)

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Feb 14, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Feb 14, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJul 30, 201949

Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act or the LEGION Act

(Sec. 3) This bill expands eligibility for membership in The American Legion to include veterans and servicemembers who served any time after December 7, 1941, including those currently serving. Presently, only veterans and servicemembers who served during periods of war specified by Congress are eligible to join The American Legion.

(Sec. 4) The bill also prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for the purposes of holding a staff position at The American Legion.

Passed HouseJul 23, 201953

Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act or the LEGION Act

This bill expands eligibility for membership in The American Legion to include veterans and servicemembers who served any time after December 7, 1941, including those currently serving. Presently, only veterans and servicemembers who served during periods of war specified by Congress are eligible to join The American Legion.

The bill also prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for the purposes of holding a staff position at The American Legion.

Passed SenateJun 11, 201955

Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act or the LEGION Act

This bill expands eligibility for membership in The American Legion to include veterans and servicemembers who served any time after December 7, 1941, including those currently serving. Presently, only veterans and servicemembers who served during periods of war specified by Congress are eligible to join The American Legion.

The bill also prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for the purposes of holding a staff position at The American Legion.

Introduced in SenateFeb 14, 2019

Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act or the LEGION Act

This bill authorizes The American Legion to expand membership eligibility to include veterans and servicemembers who served during times that were not designated periods of war. Currently, only veterans and servicemembers who served during periods of time specified by Congress are eligible to join The American Legion.

Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act — Informed