S 572
111th Congress
Senate
Government Operations and Politics
Military personnel and dependents
Postal service
Perpetual Purple Heart Stamp Act
Introduced: March 11, 2009
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 23, 2009
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
Mar 11, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 11, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3031-3032)
Mar 11, 2009
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Perpetual Purple Heart Stamp Act - Directs the Postmaster General to provide for the issuance of a forever stamp (a stamp that meets first-class postage requirements even if postage rates increase) to honor the sacrifices of the men and women of the Armed Forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart.
What's happening now
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.