To revise the Federal charter for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., to reflect a change in eligibilit...
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HR 2815 — To revise the Federal charter for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., to reflect a change in eligibility requirements for membership.
Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213.
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Summary
Revises the membership eligibility requirements of the federal charter for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Redefines "mother" to mean a woman who filled the role of birth mother. Adds, in addition to adoptive mother and stepmother (as in the current charter), foster-mother, grandmother, or legal guardian of a person who is serving in the Armed Forces or has served in, or has been honorably discharged from it (as in the current charter). Repeals the limitation to service in World War II or the Korean hostilities of the Armed Forces service of the eligible mother's son or daughter. Allows the eligible mother to be a U.S. citizen living outside the United States. (Currently the charter limits membership to eligible mothers living in the United States.)
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Read HR 2815 on the official United States source →Action History
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213.
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Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-314.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Discharged.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsors
- Scott Tipton · Primary
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 2815 do?
- Revises the membership eligibility requirements of the federal charter for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Redefines "mother" to mean a woman who filled the role of birth mother. Adds, in addition to adoptive mother and stepmother (as in the current charter), foster-mother, grandmother, or legal guardian of a person who is serving in the Armed Forces or has served in, or has been honorably discharged from it (as in the current charter). Repeals the limitation to service in World War II or the Korean hostilities of the Armed Forces service of the eligible mother's son or daughter. Allows the eligible mother to be a U.S. citizen living outside the United States. (Currently the charter limits membership to eligible mothers living in the United States.)
- Who sponsors HR 2815?
- HR 2815 is sponsored by Scott Tipton (R).
- What is the current status of HR 2815?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 2815?
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