S. 136 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Gold Star Fathers Act of 2015
S. 136 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jan 8, 2015, sponsored by Ron Wyden with 2 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
- Jan 8, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 114-62
What it does
Gold Star Fathers Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Includes as a preference eligible for federal employment purposes a parent (currently, the mother only) of either an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during the period beginning April 28, 1952, and ending July 1, 1955, or a service-co…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Wyden (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2015
- Passed the SenateMay 11, 2015
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2015
- Became lawOct 7, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-62. (Oct 7, 2015)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
More
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