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- LAW1. S.585 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] (Introduced 03/08/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs | House - Oversight and Government Reform; Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: S. Rept. 115-44 Latest Action: 10/26/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-73. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-05-25 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3190; text as passed Senate: CR S3192-3194) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-10-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 420 - 0 (Roll no. 568).(text: CR H7989) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-10-24 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-10-26 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 115-73. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 1.
S.585 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)
Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017
Sponsor:
Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] (Introduced 03/08/2017) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees:
Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs | House - Oversight and Government Reform; Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: S. Rept. 115-44
Latest Action:
10/26/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-73. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-05-04 [displayText] => Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-44. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-05-25 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3190; text as passed Senate: CR S3192-3194) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-10-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 420 - 0 (Roll no. 568).(text: CR H7989) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-10-24 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-10-26 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 115-73. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- BILL2. S.3013 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Non-Foreign Area Retirement Equity Assurance Act of 2008 Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 05/13/2008) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs | House - Oversight and Government Reform; Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: S. Rept. 110-456 Latest Action: House - 10/02/2008 Referred to House Veterans' Affairs (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-09-11 [displayText] => Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with amendments. With written report No. 110-456. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-10-01 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10392-10394) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Introduced
- 2.
S.3013 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Non-Foreign Area Retirement Equity Assurance Act of 2008
Sponsor:
Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 05/13/2008) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees:
Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs | House - Oversight and Government Reform; Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: S. Rept. 110-456
Latest Action:
House - 10/02/2008 Referred to House Veterans' Affairs (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-09-11 [displayText] => Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with amendments. With written report No. 110-456. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-10-01 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10392-10394) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Introduced
- BILL3. S.1566 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Military Voting Rights Act of 1997 Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 11/13/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - House Oversight; Judiciary; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/30/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1997-11-13 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1997-11-13 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12713) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Introduced
- 3.
S.1566 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Military Voting Rights Act of 1997
Sponsor:
Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 11/13/1997) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees:
House - House Oversight; Judiciary; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 01/30/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1997-11-13 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1997-11-13 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12713) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Introduced
- LAW4. S.J.Res.126 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution designating September 10, 1993, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day" and authorizing the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] (Introduced 08/06/1993) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Post Office and Civil Service; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 09/21/1993 Became Public Law No: 103-85. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1993-09-09 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- Introduced
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S.J.Res.126 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
A joint resolution designating September 10, 1993, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day" and authorizing the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag.
Sponsor:
Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] (Introduced 08/06/1993) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees:
House - Post Office and Civil Service; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
09/21/1993 Became Public Law No: 103-85. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1993-08-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S10832) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1993-09-09 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 1993-09-10 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 1993-09-21 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 103-85. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION5. S.Con.Res.51 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974) A concurrent resolution expressing the appreciation of Congress to Vietnam veterans on Veterans Day, 1973. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 10/04/1973) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: S.Rept 93-462 Latest Action: House - 10/16/1973 Measure passed House. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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- Introduced
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S.Con.Res.51 — 93rd Congress (1973-1974)
A concurrent resolution expressing the appreciation of Congress to Vietnam veterans on Veterans Day, 1973.
Sponsor:
Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 10/04/1973) Cosponsors: (31)
Committees:
Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: S.Rept 93-462
Latest Action:
House - 10/16/1973 Measure passed House. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Agreed to in House
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- Introduced
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