A bill to amend the Act incorporating The American Legion so as to redefine eligibility for membership therein.

Summary

Extends the periods of service related to World War II and the Korean War required for membership in the American Legion. Extends the period for World War II to December 31, 1946 (presently September 2, 1945). Extends the period for the Korean War to January 31, 1955 (presently July 27, 1953). Sets the date of termination of the Vietnam hostilities for purposes of such membership at August 15, 1973. (Amends 36 U.S.C. 45)

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Timeline

1. 17 September 1974

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 September 1974

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 October 1974

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 93-1215.

   Source: Committee

4. 2 October 1974

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, S. Rept. 93-1215.

   Source: Committee

5. 4 October 1974

   Passed

   Measure passed Senate.

   Source: Floor

6. 4 October 1974

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.

   Source: Floor

7. 7 October 1974

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

8. 11 December 1974

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary, H. Rept. 93-1558.

   Source: Committee

9. 11 December 1974

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary, H. Rept. 93-1558.

   Source: Committee

10. 16 December 1974

    Passed

    Measure passed House.

    Source: Floor

11. 16 December 1974

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House.

    Source: Floor

12. 18 December 1974

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

13. 18 December 1974

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

14. 27 December 1974

    President

    Public law 93-557.

    Source: President

15. 27 December 1974

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

16. 27 December 1974

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

2 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 28 December 1974

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 17 September 1974

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Sponsors

• Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. McClellan, John L. [D-AR] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hruska, Roman L. [R-NE] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
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