HR 995
114th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorative events and holidays
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act
Introduced: February 13, 2015
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
Mar 6, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 13, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 13, 2015
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.
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