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H. Res. 866 111th Congress House

Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women…

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Official title: Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict.

Introduced: October 28, 2009 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Commemorative events and holidaysHistorical and cultural resourcesMilitary historyVeterans' organizations and recognition
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Nov 3, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 3, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 837). (text: CR 11/2/2009 H12163)
Nov 3, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12206)
Nov 2, 2009
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.
Nov 2, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 866.
Nov 2, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12163-12164)
Nov 2, 2009
Mr. Walz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 23, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 23, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 3, 2009 House · vote #837 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 389–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 3, 2009

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 has been expanded because action occurred on the measure..)

Recognizes National Veterans Awareness Week.

Supports the designation of a National Veterans History Project Week.

Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project (a project of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress).

Encourages local, state, and national organizations along with federal, state, city and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of American wartime veterans.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • SRES 340 Identical bill A resolution expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public partici…
  • HRES 1644 Expressing support for designation of a "National Veterans History Project Week".
  • SRES 648 A resolution designating the week beginning on Monday, November 8, 2010, as "National Veterans History Project Week".
  • SRES 670 A resolution designating the week beginning on Monday, November 8, 2010, as "National Veterans History Project Week".
 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3
D
Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Nov 2, 2009
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Oct 28, 2009
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Oct 27, 2009
Childers, Travis
· Oct 27, 2009
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Oct 27, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 866: Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-866/
MLA
"H. Res. 866: Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-866/.
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H. Res. 866, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-866/.
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