H.R. 439 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
National FFA Organization's Federal Charter Amendments Act
H.R. 439 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 10, 2019, sponsored by James R. Langevin with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 10, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Congress
- Public law
- Public Law 116-7
What it does
National FFA Organization's Federal Charter Amendments Act This bill revises the charter of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America). Such revisions include (1) making it a purpose of the organization to be an integral component of agricultural education, and (2) removing the Secretary of Education as the chair of the National FFA Board of Directors.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James R. Langevin (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 10, 2019
- Passed the HouseJan 22, 2019
- Passed the SenateFeb 5, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 12, 2019
- Became lawFeb 21, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-7. (Feb 21, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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