Topic

Veterans' organizations and recognition

1,264 bills on this subject

Filed across 10 Congresses, from the 110th to the 119th, and most in the 116th at 218. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 110th to 119th
107 bills in the 111th Congress. Showing 1–30, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 310 Honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Iraqi Freedom. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. September 16, 2010
HCONRES 296 Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II. Referred to House Armed Services July 1, 2010
HCONRES 278 Expressing the sense of Congress that a grateful Nation supports and salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 20th Anniversary that is being held on Father's Day, 2010, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, the District of Columbia. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. May 25, 2010
HCONRES 238 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. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. March 1, 2010
HCONRES 219 Recognizing and commending the leadership and thousands of volunteers involved with Bugles Across America for their commitment and sacrifice to ensure veterans are laid to rest with the honor and ceremony they earned through selfless service to the people of the United States in the Armed Forces. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. December 8, 2009
HCONRES 207 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the victory of the United States in The Cold War and the Fall of the Berlin Wall. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. November 3, 2009
HCONRES 195 Honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Referred to House Veterans' Affairs October 6, 2009
HJRES 94 Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the outbreak of the Gulf War and reaffirming the commitment of the United States towards Gulf War veterans. Referred to House Veterans' Affairs July 22, 2010
HJRES 86 Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and reaffirming the United States-Korea alliance. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. June 18, 2010
HJRES 80 Recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their families. Became Public Law No: 111-156. April 7, 2010
HR 6185 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 122 North Holderrieth Boulevard in Tomball, Texas, as the "Tomball Veterans Post Office". Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. September 22, 2010
HR 5831 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1081 Elbel Road in Schertz, Texas, as the "Schertz Veterans Post Office". Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. July 22, 2010
HR 5739 To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the American Military Retirees Association, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. July 14, 2010
HR 5449 To amend section 310 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 to extend the period of time during which claims for retroactive stop-loss special pay may be submitted. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. June 28, 2010
HR 5371 William Shemin Jewish World War I Veterans Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. June 28, 2010
HR 5333 Children of Military Service Members Commemorative Lapel Pin Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. June 18, 2010
HR 5308 To provide for the posthumous promotion of Charles Young to the grade of brigadier general in the United States Army. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. June 18, 2010
HR 5233 To amend title 10, United States Code, to recognize the contributions made by the spouses of members of the Armed Forces who serve in combat through the presentation of an official lapel button, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. June 18, 2010
HR 5226 Appalachian Veterans Outreach Improvement Act Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-580, Part I. July 29, 2010
HR 5056 To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Major Dominic S. Gentile of the United States Army Air Forces for acts of valor during the World War II. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. April 28, 2010
HR 4745 Achievements of the GI Bill Gold Medal Act Referred to House Administration March 3, 2010
HR 4656 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program establishing a child-care center for children of veterans receiving treatment and other individuals. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. February 26, 2010
HR 4632 REVAMP Act of 2010 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. February 22, 2010
HR 4547 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Station Road in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, as the "Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office". Became Public Law No: 111-188. June 9, 2010
HR 4043 Military Spouse Pin Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. November 18, 2009
HR 3796 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve per diem grant payments for organizations assisting homeless veterans. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . October 22, 2009
HR 3735 To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Captain Emil Kapaun of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Korean War. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. October 28, 2009
HR 3496 To authorize and request the President to award the congressional Medal of Honor to Arthur Jibilian for actions behind enemy lines during World War II while a member of the United States Navy and the Office of Strategic Services. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. October 28, 2009
HR 3386 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1165 2nd Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, as the "Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office". Became Public Law No: 111-107. November 30, 2009
HR 2912 To authorize and request the President to award the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to Captain Felix Sosa-Camejo for his gallant and heroic actions during the Vietnam War, ending with his death in combat on February 13, 1968. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. August 3, 2009

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