S. 504 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
LEGION Act
S. 504 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the LEGION Act, became law — introduced on Feb 14, 2019, sponsored by Kyrsten Sinema with 35 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 35
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-35
What it does
Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act or the LEGION Act (Sec. 3) This bill expands eligibility for membership in The American Legion to include veterans and servicemembers who served any time after December 7, 1941, including those currently serving. Presently, only veterans and servicemembers who served during periods of war specified by Congress are eligible to join The American Legion. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act
Sponsor
Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2019
- Passed the SenateJun 11, 2019
- Passed the HouseJul 23, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentJul 29, 2019
- Became lawJul 30, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-35. (Jul 30, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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