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S. 136Became Law

Gold Star Fathers Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 7, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

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-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.

What just happenedOct 7, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-62.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Reported in HouseSep 18, 2015
  • Referred in HouseMay 12, 2015
  • Engrossed in SenateMay 11, 2015
  • Reported to SenateMay 5, 2015
  • Introduced in SenateJan 8, 2015
  • Public LawOct 8, 2015
  1. Oct 7, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-62.

  2. Oct 7, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-62.

  3. Oct 7, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 7, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 30, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 30, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 28, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Sep 28, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6267)

  9. Sep 28, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6267)

  10. Sep 28, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 136.

  11. Sep 28, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6267-6268)

  12. Sep 28, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Sep 18, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 199.

  14. Sep 18, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-263.

  15. Sep 18, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-263.

  16. Jul 22, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  17. Jul 22, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  18. May 12, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  19. May 12, 2015FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  20. May 12, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  21. May 11, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2763; text as passed Senate: CR S2763)

  22. May 11, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2763; text as passed Senate: CR S2763)

  23. May 5, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 67.

  24. May 5, 2015Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 114-35.

  25. May 5, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 114-35.

  26. Mar 4, 2015Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  27. Jan 8, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S103; text of measure as introduced: CR S103)

  28. Jan 8, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 7, 201549

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

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-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.

Passed House without amendmentSep 28, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

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-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.

Reported to House without amendmentSep 18, 201579

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

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-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 11, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

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-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.

Reported to Senate without amendmentMay 5, 201580

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

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-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.

Introduced in SenateJan 8, 2015

Gold Star Fathers Act of 2015

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-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.