H.R. 8354 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020
H.R. 8354 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Sep 23, 2020, sponsored by Veronica Escobar with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
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
- Sep 23, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Public law
- Public Law 116-288
What it does
Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020 This bill establishes the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The initiative shall serve as legal and policy advisor on DOJ's efforts to enforce criminal and civil laws that impact service members, veterans, and their families; develop policy recommendations for improved enforcement of federal law to suppo…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Veronica Escobar (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 23, 2020
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2020
- Passed the SenateDec 15, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 24, 2020
- Became lawJan 5, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-288. (Jan 5, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 8, 2020 · Passed400–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative ActHouse · Dec 8, 2020
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- H.J.Res. 79: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.R. 555: Disability Integration Act of 2019
- S. 593: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 616: Life at Conception Act
- H.R. 1450: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 1636: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
- H.R. 2694: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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