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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Dec 20, 2001
Makes eligible for burial in Arlington National Cemetery a member of the reserves (and dependents)who: (1) at the time of death was under 60 years of age and who, but for such age, would have been eligible for military retired pay, on the same basis as a member of the armed forces who dies entitled to retired pay; or (2) dies in the line of duty while on active duty for training or inactive duty training, on the same basis as a member of the armed forces who dies while on active duty.Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, after consulting with victims' families, to construct and place in such Cemetery a memorial marker honoring the victims of the acts of terrorism against the United States on September 11, 2001.
People & committees
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R–NJ
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 11/19/2001 H10476-10477)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 11/19/2001 H10476-10477)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10936-10937)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3423.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10476-10480)
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 205.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-346.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-346.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Hearings Held.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2231-2232)
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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