Gold Star Families Forever Stamp Act
Latest action · Feb 8, 2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2017
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Gold Star Families Forever Stamp Act
This bill directs the Postmaster General to provide for the issuance of a forever stamp to honor the sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one who was a member of the Armed Forces in combat.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 8, 2017.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-IA | Joni Ernst | Original | Feb 8, 2017 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | Referred Feb 8, 2017 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 8, 2017Introduced in Senate
- Feb 8, 2017Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A bill to provide for the issuance of a "Gold Star Families Forever Stamp" to honor the sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one who was a member of the Armed Forces in combat.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Gold Star Families Forever Stamp Act
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 8, 2017Introduced in Senate
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