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H.R. 1670Became Law

National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Apr 29, 2016)

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

National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to: (1) enter into an agreement to obtain a chair featuring the logo of the National League of POW/MIA Families, and (2) place it in the U.S. Capitol in a suitable permanent location within two years after enactment of this Act.

(Sec. 4) The AOC may: (1) enter into an agreement with any tax-exempt, charitable organization to solicit private donations to carry out this Act; and (2) accept resulting donations of funds, property, and services.

All costs incurred in carrying out this Act's purposes shall be paid for with private donations received from such organizations.

What just happenedApr 29, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-147.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8](D-MA)Sponsor
45 cosponsors20 D25 R
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  1. Apr 29, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-147.

  2. Apr 29, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-147.

  3. Apr 29, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Apr 29, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Apr 19, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Apr 19, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Apr 15, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Apr 14, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2106)

  9. Apr 14, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2106)

  10. Apr 4, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Mar 21, 2016FloorH38310

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

  12. Mar 21, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1469-1470)

  13. Mar 21, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1469-1470)

  14. Mar 21, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1670.

  15. Mar 21, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1469-1472)

  16. Mar 21, 2016FloorH30300

    Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  17. Feb 1, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 313.

  18. Feb 1, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 114-410.

    Committee on House Administration
  19. Feb 1, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 114-410.

    Committee on House Administration
  20. Dec 2, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Committee on House Administration
  21. Dec 2, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Committee on House Administration
  22. Mar 26, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Committee on House Administration
  23. Mar 26, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Mar 26, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawApr 29, 201649

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

National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to: (1) enter into an agreement to obtain a chair featuring the logo of the National League of POW/MIA Families, and (2) place it in the U.S. Capitol in a suitable permanent location within two years after enactment of this Act.

(Sec. 4) The AOC may: (1) enter into an agreement with any tax-exempt, charitable organization to solicit private donations to carry out this Act; and (2) accept resulting donations of funds, property, and services.

All costs incurred in carrying out this Act's purposes shall be paid for with private donations received from such organizations.

Passed Senate without amendmentApr 14, 201682

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

National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to: (1) enter into an agreement to obtain a chair featuring the logo of the National League of POW/MIA Families, and (2) place it in the U.S. Capitol in a suitable permanent location within two years after enactment of this Act.

(Sec. 4) The AOC may: (1) enter into an agreement with any tax-exempt, charitable organization to solicit private donations to carry out this Act; and (2) accept resulting donations of funds, property, and services.

All costs incurred in carrying out this Act's purposes shall be paid for with private donations received from such organizations.

Passed House without amendmentMar 21, 201681

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

National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to: (1) enter into an agreement to obtain a chair featuring the logo of the National League of POW/MIA Families, and (2) place it in the U.S. Capitol in a suitable permanent location within two years after enactment of this Act.

(Sec. 4) The AOC may: (1) enter into an agreement with any tax-exempt, charitable organization to solicit private donations to carry out this Act; and (2) accept resulting donations of funds, property, and services.

All costs incurred in carrying out this Act's purposes shall be paid for with private donations received from such organizations.

Reported to House without amendmentFeb 1, 201679

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to: (1) enter into an agreement to obtain a chair featuring the logo of the National League of POW/MIA Families, and (2) place it in the U.S. Capitol in a suitable permanent location within two years after enactment of this Act.

(Sec. 4) The AOC may: (1) enter into an agreement with any tax-exempt, charitable organization to solicit private donations to carry out this Act; and (2) accept resulting donations of funds, property, and services.

All costs incurred in carrying out this Act's purposes shall be paid for with private donations received from such organizations.

Introduced in HouseMar 26, 2015

National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015

Directs the Architect of the Capitol to: (1) enter into an agreement to obtain a chair featuring the logo of the National League of POW/MIA Families, and (2) place it in the U.S. Capitol in a suitable permanent location within two years after enactment of this Act.

National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015 — Informed