To amend the Federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to reflect the service of women in the Armed Forces of the United States.

H.R. 5441 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Sep 10, 2014, sponsored by Jeff Miller with 82 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Sep 10, 2014
Co-sponsors: 82
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Public law: Public Law 113-199

What it does

Amends the federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to describe the organization as a national association of veterans (currently, an association of men) who, as soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen, served this Nation in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters. Expands its purpose of assisting widows to that of assisting surviving spouses.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jeff Miller (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 45 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedSep 10, 2014
Passed the HouseNov 17, 2014
Passed the SenateNov 20, 2014
Sent to the PresidentNov 24, 2014
Became lawDec 4, 2014

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-199. (Dec 4, 2014)

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