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H.R. 1475Became Law

Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 7, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 14, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc., to construct a Wall of Remembrance at the site of the Korean War Veterans Memorial.

The wall shall include a list of names of members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died in the Korean War, as determined by the Department of Defense (DOD).

DOD shall: (1) establish eligibility criteria for the inclusion of names on the wall, and (2) provide to the Department of the Interior a final list of names for inclusion on the wall.

The wall may include other information about the Korean War, including the number of members of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army, the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, and the other nations of the United Nations Command who were killed in action, were wounded in action, are listed as missing in action, or were prisoners of war with regard to such war.

The Commemorative Works Act shall apply to the wall.

The bill prohibits using any federal funds to construct the wall.

What just happenedOct 7, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-230.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3](R-TX)Sponsor
309 cosponsors129 D180 R
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  1. Oct 7, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-230.

  2. Oct 7, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-230.

  3. Oct 7, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 7, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 28, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 28, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 21, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Sep 21, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5741)

  9. Sep 21, 2016NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H5741)

  10. Sep 21, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent that the House take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H5741)

  11. Sep 20, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Sep 19, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5888-5889; text as passed Senate: CR S5888-5889)

  13. Sep 19, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5888-5889; text as passed Senate: CR S5888-5889)

  14. Sep 6, 2016Floor

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 114-336.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. Sep 6, 2016Committee14900

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 114-336.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jul 14, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 572.

  17. Jul 14, 2016Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jul 14, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jul 13, 2016Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jun 16, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. Feb 25, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  22. Feb 24, 2016FloorH38310

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

  23. Feb 24, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H877)

  24. Feb 24, 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 H877)

  25. Feb 24, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1475.

  26. Feb 24, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H877-879)

  27. Feb 24, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  28. Feb 24, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 330.

  29. Feb 24, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-433.

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Feb 24, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-433.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Feb 3, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Feb 3, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Feb 2, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  34. Feb 2, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  35. Apr 7, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  36. Mar 19, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  37. Mar 19, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  38. Mar 19, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 7, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 14, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc., to construct a Wall of Remembrance at the site of the Korean War Veterans Memorial.

The wall shall include a list of names of members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died in the Korean War, as determined by the Department of Defense (DOD).

DOD shall: (1) establish eligibility criteria for the inclusion of names on the wall, and (2) provide to the Department of the Interior a final list of names for inclusion on the wall.

The wall may include other information about the Korean War, including the number of members of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army, the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, and the other nations of the United Nations Command who were killed in action, were wounded in action, are listed as missing in action, or were prisoners of war with regard to such war.

The Commemorative Works Act shall apply to the wall.

The bill prohibits using any federal funds to construct the wall.

Passed Senate amendedSep 19, 201635

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 14, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc., to construct a Wall of Remembrance at the site of the Korean War Veterans Memorial.

The wall shall include a list of names of members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died in the Korean War, as determined by the Department of Defense (DOD).

DOD shall: (1) establish eligibility criteria for the inclusion of names on the wall, and (2) provide to the Department of the Interior a final list of names for inclusion on the wall.

The wall may include other information about the Korean War, including the number of members of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army, the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, and the other nations of the United Nations Command who were killed in action, were wounded in action, are listed as missing in action, or were prisoners of war with regard to such war.

The Commemorative Works Act shall apply to the wall.

The bill prohibits using any federal funds to construct the wall.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 14, 20161

Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc., to construct a Wall of Remembrance at the site of the Korean War Veterans Memorial.

The wall shall include a list of names of members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died in the Korean War, as determined by the Department of Defense (DOD).

DOD shall: (1) establish eligibility criteria for the inclusion of names on the wall, and (2) provide to the Department of the Interior a final list of names for inclusion on the wall.

The wall may include other information about the Korean War, including the number of members of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army, the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, and the other nations of the United Nations Command who were killed in action, were wounded in action, are listed as missing in action, or were prisoners of war with regard to such war.

The Commemorative Works Act shall apply to the wall.

The bill prohibits using any federal funds to construct the wall.

Passed House amendedFeb 24, 201636

Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes a Wall of Remembrance, as part of the previously authorized Korean War Veterans Memorial, to include:

  • a list by name of members of the Armed Forces who died in theatre in the Korean War;
  • the number of members who were wounded, listed as missing in action, or prisoners of war; and
  • the number of members of the Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army, the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, and the other nations of the United Nations Command who were killed, wounded, missing, or prisoners.

The bill prohibits using any federal funds to construct the Wall.

Introduced in HouseMar 19, 2015

Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act of 2015

Authorizes a Wall of Remembrance, as part of the previously authorized Korean War Veterans Memorial, to include: (1) a list by name of members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were killed in action; (2) the number of members who were wounded, listed as missing in action, or prisoners of war; and (3) the number of members of the Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army, the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, and the other nations of the United Nations (U.N.) Command who were killed, wounded, missing, or prisoners.

Prohibits using any federal funds to construct the Wall.

Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act — Informed