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Version 49 · Public Law · Jan 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.
People & committees
Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] · R–OK
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 115-433.
Became Public Law No: 115-433.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
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.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 0 (Roll no. 486). (text: CR H10538-10539)
House roll call 486 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: 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)
House roll call 486 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10572-10573)
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 S. 3661.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10538-10539)
Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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)
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)
Introduced in Senate
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