(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.)
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7874)
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7874)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7874)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7874)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Gohmert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8173-8174)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1541.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8173)
Enacted as Public Law 112-65
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8173)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 112-65.
Became Public Law No: 112-65.