HCONRES 238
111th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.
Introduced: February 23, 2010
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 1, 2010
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 26, 2010
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2701.
Feb 26, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 0 (Roll no. 74). (text: CR 2/24/2010 H791-792)
Feb 26, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 0 (Roll no. 74).(text: CR 2/24/2010 H791-792)
Feb 26, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H951-952)
Feb 24, 2010
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 24, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 238.
Feb 24, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H791-794)
Feb 24, 2010
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 23, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 23, 2010
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2010 | House · vote #74 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 383–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a nation.
Recognizes the need for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to work to eliminate any health and benefit disparities for our nation's minority veterans.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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