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S. 3661 · 115th CongressPublic Law 115-433Armed Forces and National Security

75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act became law 44 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties

Sponsored by Inhofe, James M. R-OK · 5 cosponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans
IntroducedNov 27, 2018
Reported—
Passed one chamberNov 27, 2018
Passed bothDec 21, 2018
LawJan 10, 2019
What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 134 words.

75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a program to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II. The program may include activities and ceremonies related to achieving the following: thanking and honoring World War II veterans; educating the public about World War II history, including the role of the federal government and nongovernmental organizations; recognizing the contributions made by the allies and those on the home front; and remembering the Holocaust and the liberation of the concentration camps. The Department of the Treasury shall establish a Department of Defense World War II Commemoration Fund, to be used to conduct the commemorative program and provide grants for commemorative activities. In designing the program, DOD shall consult with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Context
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
Sponsor
4 of 142 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
5, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,267 words
Subjects
AlliancesCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDefense spendingDepartment of Defense +7 more
Latest action
Jan 10, 2019: Became Public Law No: 115-433.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 0

The bill status record lists no related bills.

Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]