H.R. 9861 95th Congress House

A bill to incorporate the Gold Star Wives of America.

Introduced: November 1, 1977 See on congress.gov

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To President

Became law

Nov 1, 1977

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Nov 1, 1977

Introduced in House

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Latest action November 1, 1977

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Grants a Federal Charter to the Gold Star Wives of America. Stipulates that the purpose of such organization is to honor the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the United States.

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House of Representatives

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