To revise the Federal charter for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., to reflect a change in eligibility requirements for membership.

H.R. 2815 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Aug 9, 2011, sponsored by Scott R. Tipton with 63 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Aug 9, 2011
Co-sponsors: 63
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Revises the membership eligibility requirements of the federal charter for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Redefines "mother" to mean a woman who filled the role of birth mother. Adds, in addition to adoptive mother and stepmother (as in the current charter), foster-mother, grandmother, or legal guardian of a person who is serving in the Armed Forces or has served in, or has been honorably discharged from it (as in the…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Scott R. Tipton (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 33 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedAug 9, 2011
Passed the House—
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213. (Dec 5, 2011)

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Committees

Judiciary Committee

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