Gold Star Families Voices Act
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HR 4511 — Gold Star Families Voices Act
Last action — Became Public Law No: 114-246. (TXT | PDF)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2016. Enacted.
Summary
Gold Star Families Voices Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Veterans' Oral History Project Act to require the veterans oral history program to include the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who became missing in action or who died as a result of their wartime service.
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Read HR 4511 on the official United States source →Action History
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Became Public Law No: 114-246. (TXT | PDF)
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Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 152.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6324-6326)
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Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged pursuant to the order of 09/28/2016.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5043)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4511.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5043-5045)
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Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 514.
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Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 114-663.
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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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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Christopher Smith · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 4511 do?
- Gold Star Families Voices Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Veterans' Oral History Project Act to require the veterans oral history program to include the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who became missing in action or who died as a result of their wartime service.
- Who sponsors HR 4511?
- HR 4511 is sponsored by Christopher Smith (R).
- What is the current status of HR 4511?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2016. Enacted.
- Where can I track HR 4511?
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