US SR55 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)
Status: Introduced on February 16 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-03-07 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1332-1333)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 16 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-03-07 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1332-1333)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam during war and peace. Encourages state and local governments to establish Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, and the people of the United States to observe such Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Title
A resolution expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".
Sponsors
| Sen. Richard Burr [R-NC] | Sen. John Boozman [R-AR] | Sen. Thad Cochran [R-MS] | Sen. James Inhofe [R-OK] |
| Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] | Sen. Mike Johanns [R-NE] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-07 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1332-1333) |
| 2011-03-07 | Senate | Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1332-1333) |
| 2011-02-16 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S798) |
Same As/Similar To
HR184 (Related) 2011-04-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
SB2255 (Related) 2012-03-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SB2255 (Related) 2012-03-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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
