US HR696 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

US Congress House Resolution 696 (Prior Session Legislation)

Status

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 20 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-07-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Guadalcanal campaign during World War II. Recognizes and commends the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Allied Forces who participated in the Guadalcanal campaign for their service and sacrifice.

Title

Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Guadalcanal campaign during World War II.

History

Date	Chamber	Action
2012-07-10	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
2012-06-20	House	Referred to House Armed Services
2012-06-20	House	Referred to House Foreign Affairs
2012-06-20	House	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Subjects

Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
International affairs
Japan
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

US Congress State Sources

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/696/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres696/BILLS-112hres696ih.pdf