S. 3661 · 115th Congress
75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act
Law · 115-433 · Jan 10, 2019Key: what the circles and colors mean
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- Senate Introduced Nov 27, 2018
- Senate Passed Nov 27, 2018
- House Passed Dec 21, 2018 370–0
- Senate Changes resolved Dec 22, 2018
- President To the President Jan 2, 2019
- President Signed Jan 10, 2019
- Law Jan 10, 2019
This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a program to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II.
What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Jan 10, 2019
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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Official title: 75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act
Latest action (Jan 10, 2019): Became Public Law No: 115-433.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 27, 2018
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- Senate Introduced Nov 27, 2018
- Senate Passed Nov 27, 2018
- House Passed Dec 21, 2018 370–0
- Senate Changes resolved Dec 22, 2018
- President To the President Jan 2, 2019
- President Signed Jan 10, 2019
- Law Jan 10, 2019
Final vote · House · Dec 21, 2018
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Paul D. Ryan