S. 3661 — 75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act

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75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a program to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II.

The program may include activities and ceremonies related to achieving the following:

thanking and honoring World War II veterans;
educating the public about World War II history, including the role of the federal government and nongovernmental organizations;
recognizing the contributions made by the allies and those on the home front; and
remembering the Holocaust and the liberation of the concentration camps.

The Department of the Treasury shall establish a Department of Defense World War II Commemoration Fund, to be used to conduct the commemorative program and provide grants for commemorative activities.

In designing the program, DOD shall consult with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Legislative Actions

2018-11-28

Held at the desk.

2018-12-21

Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2018-12-21

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10538-10539)

2018-12-21

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3661.

2018-12-21

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2018-12-21

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10572-10573)

2018-12-21

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 0 (Roll no. 486).(text: CR H10538-10539)

Roll Call #486 (House)

2018-12-21

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 0 (Roll no. 486). (text: CR H10538-10539)

Roll Call #486 (House)

2018-12-21

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

2018-12-21

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

2018-12-22

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

2018-12-22

Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3661 by Unanimous Consent.

2018-12-22

Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3661 by Unanimous Consent.

2018-12-22

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2019-01-02

Presented to President.

2019-01-02

Presented to President.

2019-01-10

Signed by President.

2019-01-10

Signed by President.

2019-01-10

Became Public Law No: 115-433.

2019-01-10

Became Public Law No: 115-433.

75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act

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