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HR 1339 112th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Massachusetts Military history National Guard and reserves

To designate the City of Salem, Massachusetts, as the Birthplace of the National Guard of the United States.

Introduced: April 1, 2011 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 10, 2013
Became Public Law No: 112-241.
Jan 10, 2013
Signed by President.
Dec 31, 2012
Presented to President.
Dec 27, 2012
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 2012
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 21, 2012
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 21, 2012
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8377)
Dec 21, 2012
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8377)
Mar 29, 2012
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 28, 2012
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 28, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 28, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 6, 4 Present (Roll no. 141). (text: CR H1652)
Mar 28, 2012
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): 413 - 6, 4 Present (Roll no. 141).(text: CR H1652)
Mar 28, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1664)
Mar 28, 2012
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.
Mar 28, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1339.
Mar 28, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1652-1654)
Mar 28, 2012
Mr. Platts moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 18, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Apr 1, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 1, 2011
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 28, 2012 House · vote #141 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 4136 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on March 28, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates Salem, Massachusetts, as the Birthplace of the National Guard of the United States.

Directs the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to provide military ceremonial support at the dedication of any monument, plaque, or other official recognition celebrating such designation. Prohibits federal funds from being used in connection with such recognition.

What's happening now January 10, 2013

Became Public Law No: 112-241.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 34
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Mar 21, 2012
D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Mar 21, 2012
R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Mar 21, 2012
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Mar 8, 2012
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Dec 16, 2011
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Dec 16, 2011
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Dec 16, 2011
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Dec 16, 2011
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Dec 16, 2011
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Dec 16, 2011
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Dec 16, 2011
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Garamendi, John
California · Dec 16, 2011
D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Dec 16, 2011
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Dec 16, 2011
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Dec 16, 2011
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Dec 16, 2011
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Dec 16, 2011
D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Dec 16, 2011
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Dec 16, 2011
D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Dec 16, 2011
D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Dec 16, 2011
D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Dec 16, 2011
D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Dec 16, 2011
D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Dec 16, 2011
D
Thompson, Mike
California · Dec 16, 2011
D
Tonko, Paul
New York · Dec 16, 2011
D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Dec 16, 2011
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Dec 16, 2011
D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Dec 16, 2011
D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Apr 1, 2011
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Apr 1, 2011
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Apr 1, 2011
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 1, 2011
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Apr 1, 2011