H.R. 1670 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015
H.R. 1670 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Mar 26, 2015, sponsored by Stephen F. Lynch with 45 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 26, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Congress
- Public law
- Public Law 114-147
What it does
National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to: (1) enter into an agreement to obtain a chair featuring the logo of the National League of POW/MIA Families, and (2) place it in the U.S. Capitol in a suitable permanent location within two years after enactment of this Act. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 25 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 26, 2015
- Passed the HouseMar 21, 2016
- Passed the SenateApr 14, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentApr 19, 2016
- Became lawApr 29, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-147. (Apr 29, 2016)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
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