S. 2323 – Gold Star Fathers Act of 2014

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

September 11, 2014

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Introduced in Senate

May 13, 2014

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

May 13, 2014

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

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

July 30, 2014

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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2014 without amendment. With written report No. 113-249.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

August 26, 2014

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 549.

August 26, 2014

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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5514; text as passed Senate: CR S5514)

September 10, 2014

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

September 11, 2014

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

September 11, 2014

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Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Sep 10, 2014

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 549, S. 2323. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed,…

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Referred in HouseIssued September 11, 2014

IC

113th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 2323

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 11, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

AN ACT

To amend chapter 21 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in the civil service.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Gold Star Fathers Act of 2014.

2.

Preference eligible treatment for fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans

Section 2108(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraphs (F) and (G) and inserting the following:

(F)

the parent of an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the armed forces during a period named by paragraph (1)(A) of this section, if—

(i)

the spouse of that parent is totally and permanently disabled; or

(ii)

that parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally separated from his or her spouse;

(G)

the parent of a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if—

(i)

the spouse of that parent is totally and permanently disabled; or

(ii)

that parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally separated from his or her spouse; and

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3.

Effective date

The amendment made by this Act shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Passed the Senate September 10, 2014.

Nancy Erickson,

Secretary