HR 1516
108th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Alabama
California
Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Federal-local relations
Federal-state relations
Florida
Government Operations and Politics
Land transfers
Military parks
Pennsylvania
Public Lands and Natural Resources
South Carolina
National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003
Introduced: March 31, 2003
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Everywhere this bill has been
35 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 11, 2003
Became Public Law No: 108-109.
Nov 11, 2003
Signed by President.
Oct 30, 2003
Presented to President.
Oct 29, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 29, 2003
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 577). (consideration: CR H10054-10058, H10080-10081)
Oct 29, 2003
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 577).(consideration: CR H10054-10058, H10080-10081)
Oct 29, 2003
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 29, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1516.
Oct 29, 2003
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
Oct 20, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 17, 2003
Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12853; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S12853; text as passed Senate: CR S12853)
Oct 17, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12853; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S12853; text as passed Senate: CR S12853)
Oct 14, 2003
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307.
Oct 14, 2003
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Specter with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 108-164.
Sep 30, 2003
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 22, 2003
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 21, 2003
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 21, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 21, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 399). (text: CR H7189-7190)
Jul 21, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 399).(text: CR H7189-7190)
Jul 21, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7196)
Jul 21, 2003
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 21, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1516.
Jul 21, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7189-7192)
Jul 21, 2003
Mr. Simmons moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 10, 2003
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 103.
Jul 10, 2003
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 108-199.
Jun 26, 2003
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 26, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 25, 2003
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Jun 25, 2003
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 11, 2003
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 24, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Mar 31, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 31, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2003 | House · vote #577 | Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendments | Passed | 412–0 | See who voted → |
| Jul 21, 2003 | House · vote #399 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 408–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (the city of Philadelphia and specified neighboring counties).
Authorizes the Governor of Pennsylvania to establish a blue-ribbon panel to recommend a site for such cemetery.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 108-109.
Committees of jurisdiction
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