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A joint resolution to confer status as an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces on Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope.

Introduced: July 28, 1997 See on congress.gov
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Jul 28, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Jul 28, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8201-8202)
Jul 28, 1997
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Extends congressional gratitude to Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope for his accomplishments and service on behalf of U.S. military service members. Confers upon Mr. Hope the status of an honorary veteran of the U.S. armed forces.

What's happening now July 28, 1997

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HJRES 75 Identical bill To confer status as an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces on Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope.
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 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2 Republican 2
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jul 28, 1997
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jul 28, 1997
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jul 28, 1997
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jul 28, 1997
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 36: A joint resolution to confer status as an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces on Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-SJRES-36/
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"S.J. Res. 36: A joint resolution to confer status as an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces on Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-SJRES-36/.
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S.J. Res. 36, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-SJRES-36/.
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[S.J. Res. 36: A joint resolution to confer status as an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces on Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope.](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-SJRES-36/)
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