Lamar Smith

State	District	In Congress
Texas	21	House: 100th-115th (1987-Present)

Website	https://lamarsmith.house.gov
Contact	2409 Rayburn House Office Building (202) 225-4236
Party	Republican

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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 Reports: H. Rept. 114-459 Latest Action: 05/20/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-158. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. Resolving Differences
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5. To President
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6. Became Law
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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 Reports: 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:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
  Array ( [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 )
3. Passed Senate
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4. Resolving Differences
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5. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-13 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
6. Became Law
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2. H.R.4199 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Waco, Texas, as the "Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center". Sponsor: Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17] (Introduced 03/11/2014) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 12/18/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-256. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-12-12 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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2. H.R.4199 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Waco, Texas, as the "Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center". Sponsor: Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17] (Introduced 03/11/2014) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 12/18/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-256. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-12-12 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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3. H.R.3302 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Bay Pines, Florida, as the "C.W. Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center". Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] (Introduced 10/22/2013) Cosponsors: (378) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 11/13/2013 Became Public Law No: 113-49. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-11-06 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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3. H.R.3302 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Bay Pines, Florida, as the "C.W. Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center". Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] (Introduced 10/22/2013) Cosponsors: (378) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 11/13/2013 Became Public Law No: 113-49. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-10-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6660) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-11-06 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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4. H.R.1726 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers. Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] (Introduced 04/25/2013) Cosponsors: (301) Committees: House - Financial Services, House Administration Latest Action: 06/10/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-120. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-05-19 [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 H4440-4441) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-06-03 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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4. H.R.1726 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers. Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] (Introduced 04/25/2013) Cosponsors: (301) Committees: House - Financial Services, House Administration Latest Action: 06/10/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-120. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-05-19 [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 H4440-4441) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-06-03 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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5. H.R.1209 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders", for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombings of Tokyo. Sponsor: Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22] (Introduced 03/15/2013) Cosponsors: (309) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 05/23/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-106. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-05-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4451-4452) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-05-22 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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5. H.R.1209 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders", for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombings of Tokyo. Sponsor: Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22] (Introduced 03/15/2013) Cosponsors: (309) Committees: House - Financial Services Latest Action: 05/23/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-106. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-03-15 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-05-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4451-4452) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-05-20 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3192) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-05-22 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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6. H.R.685 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] (Introduced 02/14/2013) Cosponsors: (312) Committees: House - Financial Services, House Administration Latest Action: 05/23/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-105. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-02-14 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-05-19 [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): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 219).(text: CR H4456) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-05-20 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3192) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-05-21 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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6. H.R.685 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] (Introduced 02/14/2013) Cosponsors: (312) Committees: House - Financial Services, House Administration Latest Action: 05/23/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-105. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-02-14 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-05-19 [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): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 219).(text: CR H4456) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-05-20 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3192) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2014-05-21 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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7. H.R.324 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II. Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] (Introduced 01/18/2013) Cosponsors: (326) Committees: House - Financial Services, House Administration | Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Action: 07/12/2013 Became Public Law No: 113-16. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-05-21 [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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 165).(text: CR H2817-2818) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-06-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-07-02 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-07-12 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 113-16. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
7. H.R.324 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II. Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] (Introduced 01/18/2013) Cosponsors: (326) Committees: House - Financial Services, House Administration | Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Action: 07/12/2013 Became Public Law No: 113-16. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-01-18 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-05-21 [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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 165).(text: CR H2817-2818) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-06-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-07-02 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2013-07-12 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 113-16. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
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8. H.R.2447 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines. Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3] (Introduced 07/07/2011) Cosponsors: (308) Committees: House - Financial Services | Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Action: 11/23/2011 Became Public Law No: 112-59. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-07-07 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-10-25 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 804).(text: CR H7024) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-09 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-15 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-23 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 112-59. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
8. H.R.2447 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines. Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3] (Introduced 07/07/2011) Cosponsors: (308) Committees: House - Financial Services | Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Action: 11/23/2011 Became Public Law No: 112-59. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-07-07 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-10-25 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 804).(text: CR H7024) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-09 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-15 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-23 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 112-59. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
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9. H.R.4505 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) To enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents any of whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces. Sponsor: Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13] (Introduced 01/26/2010) Cosponsors: (30) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 09/30/2010 Became Public Law No: 111-246. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-01-26 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-06-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 408).(text: CR 6/29/2010 H4916) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-09-20 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-09-23 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2010-09-30 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 111-246. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
9. H.R.4505 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) To enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents any of whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces. Sponsor: Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13] (Introduced 01/26/2010) Cosponsors: (30) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 09/30/2010 Became Public Law No: 111-246. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
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5. Became Law
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
10. H.Con.Res.319 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] (Introduced 09/22/2010) Cosponsors: (111) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: Senate - 09/30/2010 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in Senate
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1. Introduced
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2. Agreed to in House
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3. Agreed to in Senate
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10. H.Con.Res.319 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] (Introduced 09/22/2010) Cosponsors: (111) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: Senate - 09/30/2010 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in Senate
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2. Agreed to in House
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3. Agreed to in Senate
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
11. H.Con.Res.286 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Recognizing the 235th birthday of the United States Army. Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17] (Introduced 06/14/2010) Cosponsors: (109) Committees: House - Armed Services | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 07/14/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in Senate
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1. Introduced
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2. Agreed to in House
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3. Agreed to in Senate
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11. H.Con.Res.286 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Recognizing the 235th birthday of the United States Army. Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17] (Introduced 06/14/2010) Cosponsors: (109) Committees: House - Armed Services | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 07/14/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Agreed to in Senate
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1. Introduced
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2. Agreed to in House
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3. Agreed to in Senate
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LAW
12. H.R.6304 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) FISA Amendments Act of 2008 Sponsor: Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16] (Introduced 06/19/2008) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Judiciary, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Latest Action: 07/10/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-261. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
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5. Became Law
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12. H.R.6304 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) FISA Amendments Act of 2008 Sponsor: Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16] (Introduced 06/19/2008) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Judiciary, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Latest Action: 07/10/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-261. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
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5. Became Law
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LAW
13. H.R.1291 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 03/29/2001) Cosponsors: (105) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 12/27/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-103. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Notes: H.R. 1291 included provisions from several other veterans' benefit bills. Provisions from H.R. 2540 came from the version as introduced and passed House. H.R. 2540 subsequently narrowed and was enacted as the Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001.
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. Resolving Differences
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5. To President
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6. Became Law
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13. H.R.1291 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 03/29/2001) Cosponsors: (105) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 12/27/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-103. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Notes: H.R. 1291 included provisions from several other veterans' benefit bills. Provisions from H.R. 2540 came from the version as introduced and passed House. H.R. 2540 subsequently narrowed and was enacted as the Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001.
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. Resolving Differences
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5. To President
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6. Became Law
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LAW
14. H.R.4864 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 07/17/2000) Cosponsors: (111) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 106-781 Latest Action: 11/09/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-475. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. Resolving Differences
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5. To President
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6. Became Law
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14. H.R.4864 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 07/17/2000) Cosponsors: (111) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 106-781 Latest Action: 11/09/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-475. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2000-07-24 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 106-781. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. Resolving Differences
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5. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2000-11-01 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
6. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 2000-11-09 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 106-475. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
LAW
15. H.J.Res.190 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) Designating July 17 through July 23, 1993, as "National Veterans Golden Age Games Week". Sponsor: Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] (Introduced 05/04/1993) Cosponsors: (219) Committees: House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: 07/22/1993 Became Public Law No: 103-53. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1993-07-16 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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15. H.J.Res.190 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) Designating July 17 through July 23, 1993, as "National Veterans Golden Age Games Week". Sponsor: Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] (Introduced 05/04/1993) Cosponsors: (219) Committees: House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: 07/22/1993 Became Public Law No: 103-53. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
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2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1993-07-16 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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LAW
16. H.J.Res.80 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) Designating June 1, 1993, through June 7, 1993, as a "Week for the National Observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of World War II". Sponsor: Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7] (Introduced 01/27/1993) Cosponsors: (228) Committees: House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: 05/31/1993 Became Public Law No: 103-34. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1993-01-27 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1993-05-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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16. H.J.Res.80 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) Designating June 1, 1993, through June 7, 1993, as a "Week for the National Observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of World War II". Sponsor: Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7] (Introduced 01/27/1993) Cosponsors: (228) Committees: House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: 05/31/1993 Became Public Law No: 103-34. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1993-01-27 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
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4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1993-05-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
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LAW
17. H.R.5491 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Marlin, Texas, as the "Thomas T. Connally Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center". Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-11] (Introduced 06/25/1992) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/23/1992 Became Public Law No: 102-449. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1992-07-24 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 102-715. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
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3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1992-10-08 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1992-10-15 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1992-10-23 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 102-449. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
17. H.R.5491 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Marlin, Texas, as the "Thomas T. Connally Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center". Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-11] (Introduced 06/25/1992) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/23/1992 Became Public Law No: 102-449. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1992-07-24 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 102-715. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1992-08-04 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1992-10-08 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1992-10-15 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1992-10-23 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 102-449. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
LAW
18. H.J.Res.673 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) To designate November 2, 1990, as a national day of prayer for members of American military forces and American citizens stationed or held in the Middle East, and for their families. Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] (Introduced 10/17/1990) Cosponsors: (225) Committees: House - Post Office and Civil Service | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/14/1990 Became Public Law No: 101-547. (All Actions)
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-10-17 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-10-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-10-28 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-11-06 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-11-14 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 101-547. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
18. H.J.Res.673 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) To designate November 2, 1990, as a national day of prayer for members of American military forces and American citizens stationed or held in the Middle East, and for their families. Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] (Introduced 10/17/1990) Cosponsors: (225) Committees: House - Post Office and Civil Service | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/14/1990 Became Public Law No: 101-547. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
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1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-10-17 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-10-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-10-28 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-11-06 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-11-14 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 101-547. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
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19. H.J.Res.566 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) Acknowledging the sacrifices that military families have made on behalf of the Nation and designating November 19, 1990, as "National Military Families Recognition Day". Sponsor: Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2] (Introduced 05/09/1990) Cosponsors: (225) Committees: House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: 10/31/1990 Became Public Law No: 101-482. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-05-09 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-10-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-10-18 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-10-24 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-10-31 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 101-482. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
19. H.J.Res.566 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) Acknowledging the sacrifices that military families have made on behalf of the Nation and designating November 19, 1990, as "National Military Families Recognition Day". Sponsor: Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2] (Introduced 05/09/1990) Cosponsors: (225) Committees: House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: 10/31/1990 Became Public Law No: 101-482. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-05-09 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-10-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-10-18 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-10-24 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1990-10-31 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 101-482. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
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20. H.J.Res.247 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) Designating May 29, 1989, as the "National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the USS IOWA". Sponsor: Rep. Grandy, Fred [R-IA-6] (Introduced 04/25/1989) Cosponsors: (175) Committees: House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: 05/25/1989 Became Public Law No: 101-35. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1989-04-25 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1989-05-09 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1989-05-11 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1989-05-16 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1989-05-25 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 101-35. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
20. H.J.Res.247 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) Designating May 29, 1989, as the "National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the USS IOWA". Sponsor: Rep. Grandy, Fred [R-IA-6] (Introduced 04/25/1989) Cosponsors: (175) Committees: House - Post Office and Civil Service Latest Action: 05/25/1989 Became Public Law No: 101-35. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1989-04-25 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1989-05-09 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1989-05-11 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1989-05-16 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
5. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1989-05-25 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 101-35. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
LAW
21. H.R.4481 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) National Defense Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989 Sponsor: Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26] (Introduced 04/28/1988) Cosponsors: (135) Committees: House - Armed Services, Government Operations, Merchant Marine and Fisheries, Rules | Senate - Armed Services Committee Reports: H.Rept 100-735 Part 1; H.Rept 100-735 Part 2; H.Rept 100-735 Part 3; H.Rept 100-735 Part 4 Latest Action: 09/29/1988 Became Public Law No: 100-456. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-07-06 [displayText] => Reported to House by House Committee on Rules. Report No: 100-735 (Part IV). [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-07-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-09-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. Resolving Differences
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-09-28 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 20000 [description] => Resolving Differences )
5. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-09-29 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
6. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-09-29 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 100-456. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
21. H.R.4481 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) National Defense Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989 Sponsor: Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26] (Introduced 04/28/1988) Cosponsors: (135) Committees: House - Armed Services, Government Operations, Merchant Marine and Fisheries, Rules | Senate - Armed Services Committee Reports: H.Rept 100-735 Part 1; H.Rept 100-735 Part 2; H.Rept 100-735 Part 3; H.Rept 100-735 Part 4 Latest Action: 09/29/1988 Became Public Law No: 100-456. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-07-06 [displayText] => Reported to House by House Committee on Rules. Report No: 100-735 (Part IV). [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-07-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-09-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
4. Resolving Differences
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-09-28 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 20000 [description] => Resolving Differences )
5. To President
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-09-29 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
6. Became Law
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1988-09-29 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 100-456. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
BILL
22. H.R.2327 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) Veterans' Administration Beneficiary Travel, Quality assurance, and Readjustment Counseling Amendments of 1987 Sponsor: Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] (Introduced 05/07/1987) Cosponsors: (255) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 03/29/1988 Certain Provisions Included in H.R.2616. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-06-25 [displayText] => Reported to House by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Report No: 100-190. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-06-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 420 - 1 (Record Vote No: 231). [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-10-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1464 with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 89-1. Record Vote No: 337. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
22. H.R.2327 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) Veterans' Administration Beneficiary Travel, Quality assurance, and Readjustment Counseling Amendments of 1987 Sponsor: Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] (Introduced 05/07/1987) Cosponsors: (255) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 03/29/1988 Certain Provisions Included in H.R.2616. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
1. Introduced
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-06-25 [displayText] => Reported to House by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Report No: 100-190. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
2. Passed House
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-06-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 420 - 1 (Record Vote No: 231). [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
3. Passed Senate
  Array ( [actionDate] => 1987-10-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1464 with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 89-1. Record Vote No: 337. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )

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