United States 112th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

S 1639 — A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize the American Legion under its Federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to the individual departments and posts of the American Legion, and for other purposes.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-66.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 03, 2011. Enacted.

Summary

Authorizes the American Legion under its federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to its state and territorial organizations and local chapters. Prohibits it from controlling or otherwise influencing their specific activities and conduct.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-66.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

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

  5. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8172)

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1639.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8172-8173)

  8. Mr. Gohmert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

  10. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  11. Received in the House.

  12. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6352)

  14. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6352)

  15. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1639 do?
Authorizes the American Legion under its federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to its state and territorial organizations and local chapters. Prohibits it from controlling or otherwise influencing their specific activities and conduct.
Who sponsors S 1639?
S 1639 is sponsored by Jon Tester (D).
What is the current status of S 1639?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 03, 2011. Enacted.
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