S. 4013 (93rd): A bill to amend the Act incorporating The American Legion so as to redefine eligibility for membership therein.

Introduced:
Sep 17, 1974 (93rd Congress, 1973–1974)
Sponsor:
Sen. James Eastland [D-MS]
Status:
Signed by the President
Slip Law:
This bill became Pub.L. 93-557.

The bill’s title was written by the bill’s sponsor. S. stands for Senate bill.

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Status

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 27, 1974.

Progress
Introduced Sep 17, 1974
Referred to Committee Sep 17, 1974
Passed Senate Oct 04, 1974
Passed House Dec 16, 1974
Signed by the President Dec 27, 1974
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (2R, 1D) (show)
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Last updated Dec 27, 1974.

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9/17/1974--Introduced.
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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