US HB2498 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-2)
Status: Introduced on July 12 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-03-29 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 12 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-03-29 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act - Directs the President to issue an annual proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe two minutes of silence on Veterans Day, beginning at 2:11 p.m. eastern time, in honor of the service and sacrifice of veterans throughout the history of the nation.
Title
Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Barney Frank [D-MA] | Rep. Timothy Bishop [D-NY] | Rep. Michael Capuano [D-MA] | Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] |
| Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Michael Grimm [R-NY] | Rep. Frank Guinta [R-NH] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] |
| Rep. Stephen Lynch [D-MA] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] | Rep. Michael Michaud [D-ME] | Rep. Silvestre Reyes [D-TX] |
| Rep. Laura Richardson [D-CA] | Rep. Niki Tsongas [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-29 | House | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
| 2011-07-15 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
| 2011-07-12 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
SB1348 (Same As) 2011-07-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Commemorative events and holidays
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Commemorative events and holidays
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2498/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2498/BILLS-112hr2498ih.pdf |
