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S. 252 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

A bill to authorize the honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole to the grade of colonel in the regular Army.

S. 252 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 29, 2019, sponsored by Pat Roberts with 1 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 29, 2019
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Public law
Public Law 116-11

What it does

This bill provides for the honorary appointment of Robert J. Dole, of Kansas, to the grade of colonel in the regular Army.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Pat Roberts (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 29, 2019
  • Passed the SenateMar 4, 2019
  • Passed the HouseMar 26, 2019
  • Sent to the PresidentMar 27, 2019
  • Became lawApr 6, 2019

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-11. (Apr 6, 2019)

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