A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring the members of the Armed Forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart.

Bill Number

SCONRES 56

Introduced

Jun 26, 2001

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Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services ...

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Cosponsors

Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Commemorations Government Operations and Politics Military medals, decorations, etc. Philately Postage stamps War casualties

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the Postal Service to honor the members of the armed forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued within one year after the adoption of this resolution.

Actions

Oct 16, 2001

Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services.
Jun 26, 2001

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6930)
Jun 26, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6930)
Jun 26, 2001

Introduced in Senate

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