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HRES 89 111th Congress House

Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year.

Introduced: February 3, 2009 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Commemorative events and holidaysElementary and secondary educationMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependents
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Nov 2, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 2009
Mr. Walz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 2, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12170)
Nov 2, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12170)
Nov 2, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 89.
Nov 2, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12170-12172)
Jan 26, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 26, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 2, 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 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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 1622 Related bill Honoring the historic contributions of veterans throughout all conflicts involving the United States.
  • SRES 349 Related bill A resolution supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day.
 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 23
All 23 Democratic 14 Republican 4
Driehaus, Steve
· Nov 2, 2009
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Oct 29, 2009
Murphy, Scott
· Oct 29, 2009
 R
Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Oct 22, 2009
 D
Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Oct 21, 2009
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Oct 20, 2009
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jul 31, 2009
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jul 31, 2009
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Jul 31, 2009
 R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Jul 15, 2009
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 8, 2009
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 4, 2009
 D
Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Jun 2, 2009
 D
Titus, Dina
Nevada · Jun 2, 2009
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Feb 9, 2009
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Feb 9, 2009
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Feb 3, 2009
 D
Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Jan 28, 2009
Adler, John
· Jan 26, 2009
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Jan 26, 2009
Childers, Travis
· Jan 26, 2009
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jan 26, 2009
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jan 26, 2009
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