HR 3492
117th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Conflicts and wars
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Retail and wholesale trades
Gold Star Families Benefits Protection Act
Introduced: May 25, 2021
Introduced by:
Espaillat, Adriano
Democratic
· New York
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 25, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Gold Star Families Benefits Protection Act
This bill authorizes specified individuals to use commissary stores and MWR retail facilities (e.g., exchange stores) on the same basis as an active duty service member. Specifically, the bill authorizes an adult individual who (1) is the surviving child of a service member, and (2) who has received a Gold Star Lapel Button or Next of Kin Deceased Personnel Lapel Button.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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