HR 2185
113th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorative events and holidays
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act
Introduced: May 23, 2013
Introduced by:
Lynch, Stephen F.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 11, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
May 23, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 23, 2013
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act - Directs the President to issue an annual proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe two minutes of silence on Veterans Day, beginning at 3:11 p.m. Atlantic standard time, in honor of the service and sacrifice of veterans throughout the history of the nation.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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