Supporting the goals and ideals of "Vietnam Veterans Day".
Latest action · Jul 29, 2015 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 29, 2015
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in Vietnam.
Encourages states and local governments to designate a Vietnam Veterans Day.
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Vietnam Veterans Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that:
- provide the appreciation that such veterans deserve, but did not receive upon returning home from the war;
- demonstrate the resolve that never again shall the people of the United States disregard or denigrate a generation of veterans;
- promote awareness of the contributions of such veterans during military service as well as to their communities;
- promote awareness of the importance of entire communities empowering veterans and their families readjust to civilian life after military service; and
- promote opportunities for Vietnam veterans to assist younger veterans returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 29, 2015Introduced in House
- Jul 29, 2015Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 130 | A resolution designating March 29, 2015, as "Vietnam Veterans Day". | Related bill | Mar 27, 2015 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 1
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- Jul 29, 2015Introduced in House
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