HRES 237 110th Congress House

Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year.

Introduced: October 2, 2007 See on congress.gov

Commemorations Armed Forces and National SecurityVeterans Day

Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

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

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Latest action October 23, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(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.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Veterans' Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 11

Boozman, John

Arkansas · Oct 18, 2007

Faleomavaega, Eni

· Oct 4, 2007

Cohen, Steve

Tennessee · Oct 2, 2007

McCollum, Betty

Minnesota · Oct 2, 2007

Boyda, Nancy

· Oct 1, 2007

Schiff, Adam B.

California · Oct 1, 2007

Welch, Peter

Vermont · Mar 15, 2007

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Mar 14, 2007

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