US SR611 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on December 6 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-12-06 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7688; text as passed Senate: CR S7688; text of measure as introduced: CR S7687)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 6 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-12-06 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7688; text as passed Senate: CR S7688; text of measure as introduced: CR S7687)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Designates December 15, 2012, as Wreaths Across America Day. Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition of placing holiday wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. Recognizes the sacrifices our veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to make, for our nation.
Title
A resolution designating December 15, 2012, as "Wreaths Across America Day".
Sponsors
| Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Olympia Snowe [R-ME] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-06 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7688; text as passed Senate: CR S7688; text of measure as introduced: CR S7687) |
Same As/Similar To
SR337 (Related) 2011-11-29 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8006-8007; text as passed Senate: CR S8007; text of measure as introduced: CR S7997)
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/611/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres611/BILLS-112sres611ats.pdf |
