H.R. 4511 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Gold Star Families Voices Act
H.R. 4511 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Feb 9, 2016, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 9, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 114-246
What it does
Gold Star Families Voices Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Veterans' Oral History Project Act to require the veterans oral history program to include the collection of video and audio recordings of biographical histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who became missing in action or who died as a result of their wartime service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2016
- Passed the HouseSep 6, 2016
- Passed the SenateNov 15, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentNov 17, 2016
- Became lawNov 28, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-246. (Nov 28, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Nov 15, 2016 · Bill Passed97–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Rules and Administration Committee
- Committee on House Administration
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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