United States 116th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 116-11 1 R cosponsors

S 252 — A bill to authorize the honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole to the grade of colonel in the regular Army.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 116-11.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2019. Enacted.

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

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Bill Text

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30 added · 36 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment added text recognizing the military service of an individual who served during World War II, detailing his honors and achievements, including multiple medals for heroism. It specifically names the individual and highlights that their service was previously acknowledged by both the Legislative and Executive branches of the United States Government. This additional information provides context and significance to the honorary appointment being made.

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[Congressional Bills 116th Congress] [From the U.S.
[116th Congress Public Law 11] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 133 STAT.
252 Referred in House (RFH)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
843]] Public Law 116-11 116th Congress An Act To authorize the honorary appointment of Robert J.
252 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2019 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To authorize the honorary appointment of Robert J.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
<<NOTE:
Apr.
6, 2019 - [S.
252]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
He was also awarded the American Campaign medal, the European- African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory medal.
He was also awarded the American Campaign medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory medal.
(5) In 2018, an Army advisory panel reviewed the comprehensive record of Bob Dole's service to the Armed Forces, veterans, and the national security of the United States.
[[Page 133 STAT.
844]] (5) In 2018, an Army advisory panel reviewed the comprehensive record of Bob Dole's service to the Armed Forces, veterans, and the national security of the United States.
Passed the Senate March 4, 2019.
Approved April 6, 2019.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
JULIE E.
252:
ADAMS, Secretary.
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165 (2019):
Mar.
4, considered and passed Senate.
Mar.
26, considered and passed House.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

  3. Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1633-1634)

  4. Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1633-1634)

  5. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1633-1634)

  6. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1633-1634)

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Received in the House.

  9. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  10. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

  11. Mr. Cisneros asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  12. Committee on Armed Services discharged.

  13. Committee on Armed Services discharged.

  14. Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: H2817-2818)

  15. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H2817-2818)

  16. On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2817-2818)

  17. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  18. Presented to President.

  19. Presented to President.

  20. Signed by President.

  21. Signed by President.

  22. Became Public Law No: 116-11.

  23. Became Public Law No: 116-11.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Who sponsors S 252?
S 252 is sponsored by Roberts, Pat (Republican).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2019. Enacted.
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