S. 614 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP").
S. 614 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 17, 2009, sponsored by Kay Bailey Hutchison with 75 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 75
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 111-40
What it does
Directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the award of a single gold medal in honor of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) collectively, in honor of their pioneering military service and exemplary record, which forged revolutionary reform in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 48 Democrats, 25 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2009
- Passed the SenateMay 20, 2009
- Passed the HouseJun 16, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentJun 24, 2009
- Became lawJul 1, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-40. (Jul 1, 2009)
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 454: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- H.J.Res. 44: Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of…
- S. 1677: Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
- H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- S. 475: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
- S. 509: A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical…
- S. 1599: Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009
Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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