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Public Law113th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5441Became Law

To amend the Federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to reflect the service of women in the Armed Forces of the United States.

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 4, 2014)

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

Amends the federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to describe the organization as a national association of veterans (currently, an association of men) who, as soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen, served this Nation in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters.

Expands its purpose of assisting widows to that of assisting surviving spouses.

What just happenedDec 4, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-199.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1](R-FL)Sponsor
82 cosponsors37 D45 R
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  1. Dec 4, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-199.

  2. Dec 4, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-199.

  3. Dec 4, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 4, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 24, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 24, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 21, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 20, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6219)

  9. Nov 20, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6219)

  10. Nov 18, 2014IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Nov 17, 2014FloorH38310

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

  12. Nov 17, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8012)

  13. Nov 17, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8012)

  14. Nov 17, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5441.

  15. Nov 17, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8012-8014)

  16. Nov 17, 2014FloorH30300

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

  17. Nov 17, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.

  18. Nov 17, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-620.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Nov 17, 2014Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-620.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Nov 13, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Nov 13, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Nov 12, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Sep 26, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  24. Sep 10, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. Sep 10, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Sep 10, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 4, 201449

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

Amends the federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to describe the organization as a national association of veterans (currently, an association of men) who, as soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen, served this Nation in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters.

Expands its purpose of assisting widows to that of assisting surviving spouses.

Passed Senate without amendmentNov 20, 201482

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

Amends the federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to describe the organization as a national association of veterans (currently, an association of men) who, as soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen, served this Nation in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters.

Expands its purpose of assisting widows to that of assisting surviving spouses.

Passed House without amendmentNov 17, 201481

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

Amends the federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to describe the organization as a national association of veterans (currently, an association of men) who, as soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen, served this Nation in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters.

Expands its purpose of assisting widows to that of assisting surviving spouses.

Introduced in HouseSep 10, 2014

Amends the federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to describe the organization as a national association of veterans (currently, an association of men) who, as soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen, served this Nation in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters.

Expands its purpose of assisting widows to that of assisting surviving spouses.