S 504
116th Congress
Senate
Armed Forces and National Security
Conflicts and wars
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition
LEGION Act
Introduced: February 14, 2019
See on congress.gov
Everywhere this bill has been
19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 30, 2019
Became Public Law No: 116-35.
Jul 30, 2019
Signed by President.
Jul 29, 2019
Presented to President.
Jul 23, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 23, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7220-7221)
Jul 23, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7220-7221)
Jul 23, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 504.
Jul 23, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7220-7222)
Jul 23, 2019
Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jun 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 12, 2019
Received in the House.
Jun 12, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 11, 2019
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3326-3327)
Jun 11, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3326-3327)
Jun 11, 2019
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3326-3327)
Jun 11, 2019
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3326-3327)
Feb 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act or the LEGION Act
(Sec. 3) This bill expands eligibility for membership in The American Legion to include veterans and servicemembers who served any time after December 7, 1941, including those currently serving. Presently, only veterans and servicemembers who served during periods of war specified by Congress are eligible to join The American Legion.
(Sec. 4) The bill also prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for the purposes of holding a staff position at The American Legion.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 116-35.
Committees of jurisdiction
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