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Public Law114th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 1755Became Law

To amend title 36, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the congressional charter of the Disabled American Veterans.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 18, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 30, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill states that Disabled American Veterans (the corporation) is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and includes among its purposes: (1) education of the public about the sacrifices and needs of disabled veterans, and (2) education of disabled veterans about the benefits and resources available to them.

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for the discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the care of disabled veterans.

What just happenedMar 18, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-135.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1](R-FL)Sponsor
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  1. Mar 18, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-135.

  2. Mar 18, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-135.

  3. Mar 18, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 18, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 15, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 15, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 9, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Mar 8, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Mar 8, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Mar 8, 2016Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1349)

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Mar 8, 2016Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1349)

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Dec 1, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Nov 30, 2015FloorH38310

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

  14. Nov 30, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8426)

  15. Nov 30, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8426)

  16. Nov 30, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1755.

  17. Nov 30, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8426-8427)

  18. Nov 30, 2015FloorH30300

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

  19. Nov 30, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 269.

  20. Nov 30, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-350.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Nov 30, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-350.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Sep 17, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Sep 17, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Sep 16, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. May 15, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  26. Apr 13, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. Apr 13, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Apr 13, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMar 18, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 30, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill states that Disabled American Veterans (the corporation) is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and includes among its purposes: (1) education of the public about the sacrifices and needs of disabled veterans, and (2) education of disabled veterans about the benefits and resources available to them.

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for the discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the care of disabled veterans.

Passed Senate without amendmentMar 8, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 30, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill states that Disabled American Veterans (the corporation) is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and includes among its purposes: (1) education of the public about the sacrifices and needs of disabled veterans, and (2) education of disabled veterans about the benefits and resources available to them.

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for the discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the care of disabled veterans.

Passed House amendedNov 30, 201536

(Sec. 1) This bill states that Disabled American Veterans (the corporation) is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and includes among its purposes: (1) education of the public about the sacrifices and needs of disabled veterans, and (2) education of disabled veterans about the benefits and resources available to them.

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for the discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the care of disabled veterans.

Introduced in HouseApr 13, 2015

This bill states that Disabled American Veterans (the corporation) is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and includes among its purposes: (1) education of the public about the sacrifices and needs of disabled veterans, and (2) education of disabled veterans about the benefits and resources available to them.

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for the discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the care of disabled veterans.

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