US SB2782 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on September 9 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-09-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 9 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-09-09 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to improve the Federal charter for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-09 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
HB5441 (Same As) 2014-12-04 - Became Public Law No: 113-199.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Conflicts and wars
Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Women's rights
Conflicts and wars
Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Women's rights
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/2782/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s2782/BILLS-113s2782is.pdf |
