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HJRES 385 101th Congress House

Acknowledging the sacrifices that military families have made on behalf of the Nation and designating November 20, 1989, as "National Military Families Recognition Day".

Introduced: September 21, 1989 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security CommemorationsCongressional tributesFamiliesMilitary dependentsSpecial days
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Aug 10, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Aug 3, 1989
Introduced in House
Aug 3, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
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 Latest action August 10, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Declares that the Congress acknowledges and appreciates the commitment, devotion, and sacrifices of present and former military families. Designates November 20, 1989, as National Military Families Recognition Day.

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 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Nov 7, 1989
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Nov 7, 1989
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Sep 21, 1989
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Sep 12, 1989
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Aug 3, 1989
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Aug 3, 1989
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 385: Acknowledging the sacrifices that military families have made on behalf of the Nation and designating November 20, 1989, as "National Military Families Recognition Day".. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HJRES-385/
MLA
"H.J. Res. 385: Acknowledging the sacrifices that military families have made on behalf of the Nation and designating November 20, 1989, as "National Military Families Recognition Day".." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HJRES-385/.
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H.J. Res. 385, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HJRES-385/.
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[H.J. Res. 385: Acknowledging the sacrifices that military families have made on behalf of the Nation and designating November 20, 1989, as "National Military Families Recognition Day".](https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HJRES-385/)
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