H.R. 1641 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act
H.R. 1641 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Mar 8, 2019, sponsored by J. Luis Correa with 116 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 8, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 116
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act This bill authorizes The American Legion to expand membership eligibility to include veterans and service members who served during times that were not designated periods of war. Currently, only veterans and service members who served during periods of time specified by Congress are eligible to join The American Legion.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
J. Luis Correa (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 60 Democrats, 56 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 8, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (Apr 8, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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