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H.R. 154 96th Congress House

A bill to incorporate the Gold Star Wives of America.

Introduced: January 15, 1979 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 1980
Measure laid on table in House, S. 1179 passed in lieu.
Nov 17, 1980
Measure passed House, amended.
Nov 17, 1980
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.
Nov 17, 1980
Measure considered in House.
Nov 17, 1980
Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
Sep 25, 1980
Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1397.
Jan 15, 1979
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 15, 1979
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 17, 1980

Measure laid on table in House, S. 1179 passed in lieu.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
(Measure passed House, amended)

Grants a Federal charter to the Gold Star Wives of America.

Declares that the powers, composition, and responsibilities of the board of directors, eligibility for membership, and election of officers of such corporation shall be as provided in the articles of incorporation of the corporation and in conformity with the laws of the States where incorporated. Prohibits the corporation and any officer or director thereof from supporting or participating in any political activity.

Directs the corporation to report annually to Congress on its activities during the preceding year.

Requires the corporation to maintain its status as a tax-exempt organization.

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  • S 1179 A bill to incorporate the Gold Star Wives of America.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 154: A bill to incorporate the Gold Star Wives of America.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-154/
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