SRES 340
111th Congress
Senate
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorative events and holidays
Historical and cultural resources
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
A resolution 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.
Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 10, 2009
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11354)
Nov 10, 2009
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11354)
Nov 10, 2009
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11354)
Nov 10, 2009
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11354)
Nov 5, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11221)
Nov 5, 2009
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
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.
What's happening now
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11354)
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