II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1714 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2019 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Tester , and Mr. Manchin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the charter of the Gold Star Wives of America to remove the restriction on the federally chartered corporation, and directors and officers of the corporation, attempting to influence legislation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Elevating the Voices of Gold Star Wives Act of 2019 . 2. Revision of Federal charter restrictions on Gold Star Wives of America Section 80507(b) of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking or in any manner attempt to influence legislation .