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S 409 113th Congress Senate Armed Forces and National Security Asia Commemorative events and holidays Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' organizations and recognition Vietnam

A bill to add Vietnam Veterans Day as a patriotic and national observance.

Introduced: February 28, 2013 See on congress.gov
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Feb 28, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 28, 2013
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the President to annually issue a proclamation: (1) designating March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day, (2) honoring and recognizing the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam during war and peace, (3) encouraging state and local governments to establish a Vietnam Veterans Day, and (4) encouraging the people of the United States to observe such Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

What's happening now February 28, 2013

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HCONRES 104 Related bill Supporting the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day.
  • HRES 533 Related bill Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 1 Republican 3 Independent 1
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Apr 2, 2014
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Feb 6, 2014
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Jul 24, 2013
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · May 8, 2013
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Apr 8, 2013
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