H.R. 2369 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To amend title 36, United States Code, to provide for an additional power for the American Legion under its Federal charter.
H.R. 2369 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jun 24, 2011, sponsored by Jason Altmire with 432 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
- Jun 24, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 432
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Authorizes the American Legion under its federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to the individual Departments and Posts. Prohibits it from controlling or otherwise influencing the specific activities and conduct of independent, autonomous Departments and Posts.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jason Altmire (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 196 Democrats, 236 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 212. (Dec 5, 2011)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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