H.R. 1516 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003
H.R. 1516 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Mar 31, 2003, sponsored by Jim Gerlach with 22 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 31, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 108-109
What it does
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (the city of Philadelphia and specified neighboring counties). Authorizes the Governor of Pennsylvania to establish a blue-ribbon panel to recommend a site for such cemetery.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Gerlach (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 31, 2003
- Passed the HouseJul 21, 2003
- Passed the SenateOct 17, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentOct 30, 2003
- Became lawNov 11, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-109. (Nov 11, 2003)
How Congress voted
- Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendments
House · Oct 29, 2003 · Passed412–0 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 21, 2003 · Passed408–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003House · Jul 21, 2003
- National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003House · Oct 29, 2003
More bills from Jim Gerlach in the 108th Congress
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 330: Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003
- H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 3365: Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003
- H.R. 2559: Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- S. 1156: Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003
- H.R. 2417: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
- H.R. 100: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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