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.

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HCONRES 78

Introduced

Jan 27, 2014

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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Armed Forces and National Security Congressional tributes Minority health Racial and ethnic relations Veterans' medical care Veterans' organizations and recognition

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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 (VA) to continue to work to eliminate any health and benefit disparities for minority veterans.

Actions

Jan 28, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan 27, 2014

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 27, 2014

Introduced in House

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