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Version 49 · Public Law · Jul 30, 2019
Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act or the LEGION Act
(Sec. 3) This bill expands eligibility for membership in The American Legion to include veterans and servicemembers who served any time after December 7, 1941, including those currently serving. Presently, only veterans and servicemembers who served during periods of war specified by Congress are eligible to join The American Legion.
(Sec. 4) The bill also prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for the purposes of holding a staff position at The American Legion.
People & committees
Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ] · D–AZ
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 116-35.
Became Public Law No: 116-35.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7220-7221)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7220-7221)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 504.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7220-7222)
Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3326-3327)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3326-3327)
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3326-3327)
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3326-3327)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in Senate
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