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To amend the Federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to reflect the service of women in the Armed Forces of the United States.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5441

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends the federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to describe the organization as a national association of veterans (currently, an association of men) who, as soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen, served this Nation in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters.

Expands its purpose of assisting widows to that of assisting surviving spouses.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5441

Bill HR 5441 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2014. Bill HR 5441 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2014.  Bill HR 5441's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 113-199. as of December 4, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5441

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
82
Democrat Cosponsors
37
Republican Cosponsors
45
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5441

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars
- Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
- Women's rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5441

To amend the Federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to reflect the service of women in the Armed Forces of the United States.
To amend the Federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to reflect the service of women in the Armed Forces of the United States.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5441

Jeff Miller
Jeff Miller
FloridaRepublican
Robert J. Wittman
Robert J. Wittman
VirginiaRepublican
Peter Welch
Peter Welch
VermontDemocrat
Timothy J. Walz
Timothy J. Walz
MinnesotaDemocrat
Tim Walberg
Tim Walberg
MichiganRepublican

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