HRES 237
110th Congress
House
Commemorations
Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans Day
Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year.
Introduced: March 12, 2007
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8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 23, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 23, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11883)
Oct 23, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11883)
Oct 23, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 237.
Oct 23, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11883-11885)
Oct 23, 2007
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 12, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 12, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Encourages Americans to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day each year.
Encourages schools and teachers to educate students on the great contributions veterans have made to the country and its history, both while serving as members of the Armed Forces and after completing their service.
Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year in connection with the observance of Veterans Day calling on Americans to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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