US SB2255 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
March 29 2012 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizes the President to annually issue a proclamation: (1) designating March 29 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, (2) honoring and recognizing the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam during war and peace, (3) encouraging state and local governments to establish a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, and (4) encouraging the people of the United States to observe such Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Title
A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, to add Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day as a patriotic and National observance.
Sponsors
| Sen Burr, Richard | Sen Begich, Mark | Sen Bingaman, Jeff | Sen Boxer, Barbara |
| Sen Landrieu, Mary L. | Sen Mikulski, Barbara A. | Sen Vitter, David |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-29 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
SR55 (Related) 2011-03-07 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1332-1333)
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:SN02255:@@@L&summ2=m& |
| Text | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s2255is/pdf/BILLS-112s2255is.pdf |
