H.R. 1980 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Gold Star Mothers National Monument Act of 2011
H.R. 1980 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on May 25, 2011, sponsored by Jon Runyan with 67 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 25, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 67
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Gold Star Mothers National Monument Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation to establish a monument in the District of Columbia area, as a unit of the National Park System, to be known as the Gold Star Mothers National Monument. Prohibits using federal funds to pay the expenses of establishing the monument.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Runyan (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 47 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 25, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Nov 3, 2011)
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