US SR340 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
November 10 2009 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11354)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes National Veterans Awareness Week. Supports the designation of a National Veterans History Project Week. Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project. Encourages local, state, and national organizations along with federal, state, city and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of American wartime veterans.
Title
A resolution expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our Nation in times of war and conflict.
Sponsors
| Sen Shaheen, Jeanne | Sen Rockefeller, John D., IV | Sen Lincoln, Blanche L. | Sen Crapo, Mike |
| Sen Lugar, Richard G. | Sen Risch, James E. |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-10 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11354) | |
| 2009-11-10 | Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11354) | |
| 2009-11-05 | Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11221) |
Same As/Similar To
HR866 (Same As) 2009-11-03 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1644 (Related) 2010-11-30 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR648 (Related) 2010-09-27 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7515-7516)
SR670 (Related) 2010-09-29 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7773-7774; text as passed Senate: CR S7774; text of measure as introduced: CR S7838)
HR1644 (Related) 2010-11-30 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR648 (Related) 2010-09-27 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7515-7516)
SR670 (Related) 2010-09-29 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7773-7774; text as passed Senate: CR S7774; text of measure as introduced: CR S7838)
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Commemorative events and holidays
Historical and cultural resources
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Commemorative events and holidays
Historical and cultural resources
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
