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- LAW1. H.R.4336 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery of the cremated remains of certain persons whose service has been determined to be active service. Sponsor: Rep. McSally, Martha [R-AZ-2] (Introduced 01/06/2016) Cosponsors: (191) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 114-459 Latest Action: 05/20/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-158. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2016-03-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 135).(text: CR H1528) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-10 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2673) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-11 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H2254) [externalActionCode] => 19500 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-13 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-20 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 114-158. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 1.
H.R.4336 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery of the cremated remains of certain persons whose service has been determined to be active service.
Sponsor:
Rep. McSally, Martha [R-AZ-2] (Introduced 01/06/2016) Cosponsors: (191)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: H. Rept. 114-459
Latest Action:
05/20/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-158. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2016-03-21 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-459, Part I. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2016-03-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 135).(text: CR H1528) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-10 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2673) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-11 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H2254) [externalActionCode] => 19500 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-13 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-20 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 114-158. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW2. H.R.1016 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 02/12/2009) Cosponsors: (125) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 111-171 Latest Action: 10/22/2009 Became Public Law No: 111-81. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-06-19 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 111-171. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-06-23 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 409 - 1 (Roll no. 420).(text: CR H7094-7095) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-08-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 423 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S9059) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-10-13 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 20000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-10-16 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-10-22 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 111-81. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 2.
H.R.1016 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
Sponsor:
Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 02/12/2009) Cosponsors: (125)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: H. Rept. 111-171
Latest Action:
10/22/2009 Became Public Law No: 111-81. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-06-19 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 111-171. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-06-23 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 409 - 1 (Roll no. 420).(text: CR H7094-7095) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-08-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 423 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S9059) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-10-13 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 20000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-10-16 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-10-22 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 111-81. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- BILL3. H.R.23 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 01/06/2009) Cosponsors: (168) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 05/13/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-05-07 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 111-99. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-05-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5422-5423) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 3.
H.R.23 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2009
Sponsor:
Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 01/06/2009) Cosponsors: (168)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
Senate - 05/13/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-05-07 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 111-99. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-05-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5422-5423) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- RESOLUTION4. H.Res.1622 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Honoring the historic contributions of veterans throughout all conflicts involving the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43] (Introduced 09/15/2010) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/30/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-09-15 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Agreed to in HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-11-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7734) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 4.
H.Res.1622 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Honoring the historic contributions of veterans throughout all conflicts involving the United States.
Sponsor:
Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43] (Introduced 09/15/2010) Cosponsors: (25)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 11/30/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Agreed to in House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-09-15 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Agreed to in HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-11-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7734) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- RESOLUTION5. H.Res.234 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day". Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39] (Introduced 03/10/2009) Cosponsors: (63) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/24/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Agreed to in House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-03-10 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Agreed to in HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-03-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3773-3774) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 5.
H.Res.234 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".
Sponsor:
Rep. Sanchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39] (Introduced 03/10/2009) Cosponsors: (63)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 03/24/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Agreed to in House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-03-10 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Agreed to in HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-03-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3773-3774) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- RESOLUTION6. H.Res.89 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year. Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43] (Introduced 01/26/2009) Cosponsors: (84) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/02/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Agreed to in House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-01-26 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Agreed to in HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-11-02 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12170) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 6.
H.Res.89 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year.
Sponsor:
Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43] (Introduced 01/26/2009) Cosponsors: (84)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 11/02/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Agreed to in House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-01-26 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Agreed to in HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-11-02 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12170) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced