United States 114th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 1755 — To amend title 36, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the congressional charter of the Disabled American Veterans.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 114-135. (TXT | PDF)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 13, 2015. Enacted.

Summary

To amend title 36, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the congressional charter of the Disabled American Veterans. (Sec. 1) This bill states that Disabled American Veterans (the corporation) is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and includes among its purposes: (1) education of the public about the sacrifices and needs of disabled veterans, and (2) education of disabled veterans about the benefits and resources available to them. On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for the discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the care of disabled veterans.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 114-135. (TXT | PDF)

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1349)

  7. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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

  9. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8426)

  10. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1755.

  11. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8426-8427)

  12. Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  13. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 269.

  14. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-350.

  15. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  16. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  17. Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security Discharged.

  18. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

  19. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  20. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1755 do?
To amend title 36, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the congressional charter of the Disabled American Veterans. (Sec. 1) This bill states that Disabled American Veterans (the corporation) is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and includes among its purposes: (1) education of the public about the sacrifices and needs of disabled veterans, and (2) education of disabled veterans about the benefits and resources available to them. On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for the discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the care of disabled veterans.
Who sponsors HR 1755?
HR 1755 is sponsored by Jeff Miller (R).
What is the current status of HR 1755?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 13, 2015. Enacted.
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