HR 369
109th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Churches
Commemorations
Government Operations and Politics
Presidential messages
Religion
Signs and symbols
Veterans Day
To provide for greater recognition of Veterans Day each year.
Introduced: January 26, 2005
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Jan 26, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 26, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Encourages: (1) Americans to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day by treating that day as a special day of reflection; (2) houses of worship and other institutions to ring bells at 11:00 AM on such Day; and (3) people to then observe a moment of reflection in recognition of veterans.
Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation each year in connection with the observance of Veterans Day calling on Americans to observe it with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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