US SB504 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on July 30 2019 - 100% progression
Action: 2019-07-30 - Became Public Law No: 116-35. (TXT | PDF)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

(Sec. 3) expands eligibility for membership in The American Legion to include veterans and servicemembers who served any time after December 7, 1941, including those currently serving. Presently, only veterans and servicemembers who served during periods of war specified by Congress are eligible to join The American Legion. (Sec. 4) The bill also prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for the purposes of holding a staff position at The American Legion.

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Title

LEGION Act Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-07-30SenateBecame Public Law No: 116-35. (TXT | PDF)
2019-07-30SenateSigned by President.
2019-07-29SenatePresented to President.
2019-07-23HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-07-23HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7220-7221)
2019-07-23HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 504.
2019-07-23HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7220-7222)
2019-07-23HouseMr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2019-06-28HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
2019-06-12HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2019-06-12HouseReceived in the House.
2019-06-12SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2019-06-11SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3326-3327)
2019-06-11SenateS.Amdt.252 Amendment SA 252 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2019-06-11SenateS.Amdt.252 Amendment SA 252 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Tillis. (consideration: CR S3326; text: CR S3326) To expand eligibility for membership in The American Legion and to prohibit discrimination with respect to staff positions.
2019-06-11SenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3326-3327)
2019-02-14SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Same As/Similar To

HB1641 (Related) 2019-04-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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