Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act
Public Law 116-35 · S. 504 · 116th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Jul 30, 2019 · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ)
Cosponsors (35): Sen. Thom Tillis, Sen. James Risch,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act or the LEGION Act
(Sec. 3) This bill expands eligibility for membership in The American Legion to include veterans and servicemembers who served any time after December 7, 1941, including those currently serving. Presently, only veterans and servicemembers who served during periods of war specified by Congress are eligible to join The American Legion.
(Sec. 4) The bill also prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for the purposes of holding a staff position at The American Legion.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Judiciary Committee · House · referred toSubcommittee: Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
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Related bills
1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 1641Related bill
Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 16 actions.
- Jul 30, 2019Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 116-35.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jul 29, 2019FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Jul 23, 2019FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 504.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Correa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jun 28, 2019CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
- Jun 12, 2019FloorFloor · Received in the House.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jun 11, 2019FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Feb 14, 2019CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Amendments
1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.
- Agreed to
S.Amdt. 252SenateSen. Thom TillisR-NC· offered Jun 11, 2019Agreed to
To expand eligibility for membership in The American Legion and to prohibit discrimination with respect to staff positions.
Jun 11, 2019: Amendment SA 252 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.