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HRES 539 116th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Congressional tributes Veterans' organizations and recognition

Supporting the goals and ideals of The American Legion.

Introduced: August 16, 2019 Introduced by: Carson, André Democratic · Indiana See on congress.gov
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Aug 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Aug 16, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1055)
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution recognizes the legacy of The American Legion and celebrates it as a beacon of community, responsibility, honor, and service.

What's happening now August 16, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SRES 263 Related bill A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
 Bill text 1 version

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 Cosponsors 15
All 15 Democratic 4 Republican 4
D
Khanna, Ro
California · Oct 8, 2019
 R
Bost, Mike
Illinois · Sep 27, 2019
 D
Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Sep 27, 2019
 D
Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · Sep 17, 2019
 D
Costa, Jim
California · Sep 12, 2019
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Sep 12, 2019
Jackson Lee, Sheila
· Aug 23, 2019
 R
Baird, James R.
Indiana · Aug 16, 2019
 R
Banks, Jim
Indiana · Aug 16, 2019
Brooks, Susan
· Aug 16, 2019
Bucshon, Larry
· Aug 16, 2019
Hollingsworth, Trey
· Aug 16, 2019
Pence, Greg
· Aug 16, 2019
VISCLOSKY, PETER
· Aug 16, 2019
Walorski, Jackie
· Aug 16, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 539: Supporting the goals and ideals of The American Legion.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-539/
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"H. Res. 539: Supporting the goals and ideals of The American Legion.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-539/.
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