S. 1541 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
A bill to revise the Federal charter for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. to reflect a change in eligibility requirements for membership.
S. 1541 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Sep 12, 2011, sponsored by Michael F. Bennet with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 12, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 112-65
What it does
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…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael F. Bennet (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 12, 2011
- Passed the SenateNov 18, 2011
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentDec 8, 2011
- Became lawDec 13, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-65. (Dec 13, 2011)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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