H.R. 1119 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Purple Heart Family Equity Act of 2007
H.R. 1119 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 16, 2007, sponsored by Susan A. Davis with 28 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 110-207
What it does
Purple Heart Family Equity Act of 2007 - Amends the federal charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, Incorporated (the corporation), to authorize the corporation to extend eligibility for associate membership in the corporation to the parents, spouse, siblings, and lineal descendants (currently, to parents and lineal descendants) of a Purple Heart recipient.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Susan A. Davis (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2007
- Passed the HouseNov 6, 2007
- Passed the SenateApr 14, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentApr 22, 2008
- Became lawApr 30, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-207. (Apr 30, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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