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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
82Democrat Cosponsors
37Republican Cosponsors
45Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5441
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential 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
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