US HR876 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 28 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 28 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of Desert Storm Veterans Day to honor and recognize the contributions of the veterans who served in Operation Desert Storm. The resolution also encourages state and local governments to designate a Desert Storm Veterans Day. The resolution supports the expeditious handling of claims by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Desert Storm veterans and urges that these veterans continue to receive high quality medical treatment for ailments associated with their service in Desert Storm.
Title
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, as "Desert Storm Veterans Day".
Sponsors
Rep. Jerry McNerney [D-CA] | Rep. Steven Palazzo [R-MS] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-02-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
2020-02-28 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Iraq
Kuwait
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Iraq
Kuwait
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans' pensions and compensation
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/876/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres876/BILLS-116hres876ih.pdf |