75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act
USA115th CongressS-3661| Senate
| Updated: 1/10/2019
James M. Inhofe
Republican Senator
Oklahoma
Cosponsors (5)
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a program to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II. The program may include activities and ceremonies related to achieving the following: thanking and honoring World War II veterans; educating the public about World War II history, including the role of the federal government and nongovernmental organizations; recognizing the contributions made by the allies and those on the home front; and remembering the Holocaust and the liberation of the concentration camps. The Department of the Treasury shall establish a Department of Defense World War II Commemoration Fund, to be used to conduct the commemorative program and provide grants for commemorative activities. In designing the program, DOD shall consult with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
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Timeline
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141-7143; text: CR S7141-7143)
Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7141-7143; text: CR S7141-7143)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10538-10539)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3661.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10572-10573)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 0 (Roll no. 486). (text: CR H10538-10539)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3661 by Unanimous Consent.
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3661 by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-433.
Armed Forces and National Security
AlliancesCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment trust fundsMilitary historyVeterans' organizations and recognitionWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWorld history
75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act
USA115th CongressS-3661| Senate
| Updated: 1/10/2019
75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a program to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II. The program may include activities and ceremonies related to achieving the following: thanking and honoring World War II veterans; educating the public about World War II history, including the role of the federal government and nongovernmental organizations; recognizing the contributions made by the allies and those on the home front; and remembering the Holocaust and the liberation of the concentration camps. The Department of the Treasury shall establish a Department of Defense World War II Commemoration Fund, to be used to conduct the commemorative program and provide grants for commemorative activities. In designing the program, DOD shall consult with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
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Timeline
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141-7143; text: CR S7141-7143)
Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7141-7143; text: CR S7141-7143)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10538-10539)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3661.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10572-10573)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 0 (Roll no. 486). (text: CR H10538-10539)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3661 by Unanimous Consent.
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3661 by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-433.
James M. Inhofe
Republican Senator
Oklahoma
Cosponsors (5)
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AlliancesCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment trust fundsMilitary historyVeterans' organizations and recognitionWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWorld history