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HCONRES 70 115th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Congressional tributes Military personnel and dependents Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Veterans' organizations and recognition

Recognizing and commending the leadership, patriotism, and contributions of veterans service organizations and volunteers involved for their commitment and sacrifice to ensure veterans are laid to…

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Recognizing and commending the leadership, patriotism, and contributions of veterans service organizations and volunteers involved for their commitment and sacrifice to ensure veterans are laid to rest with the honor and ceremony they earned through selfless service to the people of the United States in the Armed Forces.

Introduced: July 20, 2017 Introduced by: Issa, Darrell Republican · California See on congress.gov
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Honors the patriotism of, and contributions to the United States by, generations of veterans service organizations.

Commends members of such organizations for their dedicated service to, and support of, members of the Armed Forces.

Calls on the people of the United States to follow the example of such organizations by volunteering support and services to those who have served this country.

What's happening now July 20, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 462 Identical bill Recognizing the patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations.
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 Cosponsors 28
All 28 Democratic 5 Republican 11
Delaney, John
· Nov 14, 2018
 D
Khanna, Ro
California · Mar 19, 2018
 R
Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Jul 25, 2017
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Jul 20, 2017
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jul 20, 2017
BRADY, KEVIN
· Jul 20, 2017
Collins, Chris
· Jul 20, 2017
Cook, Paul
· Jul 20, 2017
 D
Correa, J. Luis
California · Jul 20, 2017
 D
Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Jul 20, 2017
 R
DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jul 20, 2017
 R
Dunn, Neal P.
Florida · Jul 20, 2017
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Jul 20, 2017
Hunter, Duncan
· Jul 20, 2017
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jul 20, 2017
Knight, Stephen
· Jul 20, 2017
 R
Mast, Brian J.
Florida · Jul 20, 2017
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Jul 20, 2017
Nunes, Devin
· Jul 20, 2017
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Jul 20, 2017
Pittenger, Robert
· Jul 20, 2017
Poliquin, Bruce
· Jul 20, 2017
ROHRABACHER, DANA
· Jul 20, 2017
ROYCE, ED
· Jul 20, 2017
 R
Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Jul 20, 2017
 R
Tenney, Claudia
New York · Jul 20, 2017
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · Jul 20, 2017
Walters, Mimi
· Jul 20, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 70: Recognizing and commending the leadership, patriotism, and contributions of veterans service organizations and volunteers involved for their commitment and sacrifice to ensure veterans are laid to rest with the honor and ceremony they earned through selfless service to the people of the United States in the Armed Forces.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HCONRES-70/
MLA
"H. Con. Res. 70: Recognizing and commending the leadership, patriotism, and contributions of veterans service organizations and volunteers involved for their commitment and sacrifice to ensure veterans are laid to rest with the honor and ceremony they earned through selfless service to the people of the United States in the Armed Forces.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HCONRES-70/.
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H. Con. Res. 70, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HCONRES-70/.
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[H. Con. Res. 70: Recognizing and commending the leadership, patriotism, and contributions of veterans service organizations and volunteers involved for their commitment and sacrifice to ensure veterans are laid to rest with the honor and ceremony they earned through selfless service to the people of the United States in the Armed Forces.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HCONRES-70/)
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