S. 2948 · 99th Congress · 1985–1986
A bill to authorize the President to promote posthumously the late Lieutenant Colonel Ellison S. Onizuka to the grade of Colonel.
S. 2948 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Oct 17, 1986, sponsored by Spark Matsunaga.
During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 17, 1986
- Policy area
- Defense
- Public law
- Public Law 99-597
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 17, 1986
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawNov 3, 1986
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