US SB409 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 28 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-02-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 28 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-02-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizes the President to annually issue a proclamation: (1) designating March 29 as 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 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 add Vietnam Veterans Day as a patriotic and national observance.
Sponsors
| Sen. Richard Burr [R-NC] | Sen. Mark Begich [D-AK] | Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA] | Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] |
| Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Joe Manchin [D-WV] | Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK] | Sen. Bernard Sanders [I-VT] |
| Sen. Jeff Sessions [R-AL] | Sen. John Thune [R-SD] | Sen. Pat Toomey [R-PA] | Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-28 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
HR533 (Related) 2014-04-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
HCR104 (Related) 2014-07-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
HCR104 (Related) 2014-07-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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 | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/409/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s409/BILLS-113s409is.pdf |
