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

S. 1541 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Sep 12, 2011, sponsored by Michael F. Bennet with 21 co-sponsors.

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

Status: Became law
Introduced: Sep 12, 2011
Co-sponsors: 21
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Public law: Public Law 112-65

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

Michael F. Bennet (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

IntroducedSep 12, 2011
Passed the SenateNov 18, 2011
Passed the HouseDec 6, 2011
Sent to the PresidentDec 8, 2011
Became lawDec 13, 2011

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-65. (Dec 13, 2011)

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