HCONRES 22
115th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 7, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a nation.
Recognizes the need for the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue to work to eliminate any health and benefit disparities for minority veterans.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
2