Expressing support for the designation of February 28, as "Desert Storm Veterans Day".
Latest action · Feb 26, 2021 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Progress
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- IntroducedFeb 26, 2021
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of Desert Storm Veterans Day to honor and recognize the contributions of the veterans who served in Operation Desert Storm. The resolution also encourages state and local governments to designate a Desert Storm Veterans Day.
The resolution supports the expeditious handling of claims by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Desert Storm veterans and urges that these veterans continue to receive high quality medical treatment for ailments associated with their service in Desert Storm.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 26, 2021 to Aug 19, 2022, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-MS | Steven M. Palazzo | Original | Feb 26, 2021 |
| R-WV | Alexander X. Mooney | Aug 19, 2022 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 26, 2021Introduced in House
- Feb 26, 2021Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Community life and organization
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Iraq
- Kuwait
- Middle East
- Military operations and strategy
- Military personnel and dependents
- Veterans' medical care
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 26, 2021Introduced in House
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