A bill to amend section 2 of the act entitled "An act to incorporate the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution."
Public Law 94-443 · H.R. 11149 · 94th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Oct 1, 1976 · Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Rep. Bob Wilson (R-CA-41)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) to acquire and dispose of real and personal property consistent with its lawful purpose. Permits the D.A.R. to adopt a constitution, seal, and bylaws. Grants the society the sole and exclusive use of its name and such emblems, seals, and badges as were previously adopted or used by the society.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Oct 1, 1976Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 94-443.
- Sep 23, 1976PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Sep 22, 1976PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Sep 21, 1976FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- Sep 16, 1976CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Judiciary Committee
- Jul 20, 1976CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Jul 19, 1976FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Jun 22, 1976CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Judiciary Committee
- Dec 12, 1975CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Judiciary Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.