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Rogan, James E. [R-CA]- LAW1. H.R.1663 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) National Medal of Honor Memorial Act Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-43] (Introduced 05/04/1999) Cosponsors: (81) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Armed Services Committee Reports: H. Rept. 106-351 Latest Action: 10/28/1999 Became Public Law No: 106-83. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-09-30 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 106-351. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-10-05 [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): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 474).(text: CR H9313-9315) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-10-20 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-10-21 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-10-28 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 106-83. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
- Introduced
- 1.
H.R.1663 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
National Medal of Honor Memorial Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-43] (Introduced 05/04/1999) Cosponsors: (81)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Armed Services
Committee Reports:
H. Rept. 106-351
Latest Action:
10/28/1999 Became Public Law No: 106-83. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-09-30 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 106-351. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-10-05 [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): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 474).(text: CR H9313-9315) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-10-20 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-10-21 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-10-28 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 106-83. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
- Introduced
- BILL2. H.R.1594 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Filipino Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1999 Sponsor: Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] (Introduced 04/28/1999) Cosponsors: (69) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/20/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-04-28 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
- Introduced
- 2.
H.R.1594 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Filipino Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1999
Sponsor:
Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] (Introduced 04/28/1999) Cosponsors: (69)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 05/20/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-04-28 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
- Introduced
- BILL3. H.R.284 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Honor Guard for Veterans Empowerment Act Sponsor: Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-22] (Introduced 01/06/1999) Cosponsors: (107) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 10/04/2000 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-01-06 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-10-03 [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 H8631) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Introduced
- 3.
H.R.284 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Honor Guard for Veterans Empowerment Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-22] (Introduced 01/06/1999) Cosponsors: (107)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
Senate - 10/04/2000 Received in the Senate. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-01-06 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-10-03 [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 H8631) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Introduced
- LAW4. H.J.Res.65 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Commending the World War II veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 08/05/1999) Cosponsors: (42) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, International Relations | Senate - Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 106-352 Latest Action: 12/07/1999 Became Public Law No: 106-142. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-11-02 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-10-05 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 475).(text: CR H9315-9316) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-11-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14925-14926) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-11-30 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-12-07 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 106-142. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
- Introduced
- 4.
H.J.Res.65 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Commending the World War II veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and for other purposes.
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 08/05/1999) Cosponsors: (42)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs, International Relations | Senate - Judiciary
Committee Reports:
H. Rept. 106-352
Latest Action:
12/07/1999 Became Public Law No: 106-142. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-11-02 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-10-05 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 475).(text: CR H9315-9316) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-11-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14925-14926) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-11-30 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-12-07 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 106-142. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
- Introduced
- BILL5. H.R.4464 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Military Retiree Health Care Task Force Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] (Introduced 08/06/1998) Cosponsors: (50) Committees: House - National Security, Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/15/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1998-08-06 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
- Introduced
- 5.
H.R.4464 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Military Retiree Health Care Task Force Act of 1998
Sponsor:
Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] (Introduced 08/06/1998) Cosponsors: (50)
Committees:
House - National Security, Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 09/15/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1998-08-06 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
- Introduced
- LAW6. H.J.Res.75 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To confer status as an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces on Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope. Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 04/30/1997) Cosponsors: (280) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-109 Latest Action: 10/30/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-67. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1997-09-04 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Specter without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1997-06-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1997-09-09 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9030) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 1997-10-22 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 1997-10-30 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 105-67. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
- Introduced
- 6.
H.J.Res.75 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
To confer status as an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces on Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope.
Sponsor:
Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 04/30/1997) Cosponsors: (280)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Reports:
H. Rept. 105-109
Latest Action:
10/30/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-67. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1997-09-04 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Specter without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1997-06-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1997-09-09 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9030) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 1997-10-22 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 1997-10-30 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 105-67. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
- Introduced