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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION1. H.Con.Res.13 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) 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. Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (Introduced 02/04/2019) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/04/2019 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.13 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
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.
Sponsor:
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (Introduced 02/04/2019) Cosponsors: (35)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 02/04/2019 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION2. H.Con.Res.52 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater. Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (Introduced 05/02/2017) Cosponsors: (57) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 05/23/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.52 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)
Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater.
Sponsor:
Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (Introduced 05/02/2017) Cosponsors: (57)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
House - 05/23/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION3. H.Con.Res.22 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) 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. Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (Introduced 02/07/2017) Cosponsors: (23) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/07/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.22 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)
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.
Sponsor:
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (Introduced 02/07/2017) Cosponsors: (23)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 02/07/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION4. H.Con.Res.111 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 14 members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor. Sponsor: Rep. Hochul, Kathleen C. [D-NY-26] (Introduced 03/22/2012) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/10/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.111 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 14 members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor.
Sponsor:
Rep. Hochul, Kathleen C. [D-NY-26] (Introduced 03/22/2012) Cosponsors: (6)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 07/10/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-03-22 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION5. H.Con.Res.12 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site on Chaplains Hill in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9] (Introduced 01/25/2011) Cosponsors: (82) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 05/12/2011 Provisions of measure incorporated into HR 1627. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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H.Con.Res.12 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site on Chaplains Hill in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Sponsor:
Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9] (Introduced 01/25/2011) Cosponsors: (82)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
House - 05/12/2011 Provisions of measure incorporated into HR 1627. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION6. H.Con.Res.336 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4] (Introduced 04/29/2008) Cosponsors: (102) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 06/11/2008 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.336 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans.
Sponsor:
Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4] (Introduced 04/29/2008) Cosponsors: (102)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
Senate - 06/11/2008 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION7. H.Con.Res.60 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] (Introduced 02/07/2007) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 11/06/2007 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.60 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes.
Sponsor:
Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] (Introduced 02/07/2007) Cosponsors: (19)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
Senate - 11/06/2007 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2007-02-07 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION8. H.Con.Res.5 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Expressing support for the designation and goals of "Hire a Veteran Week" and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals. Sponsor: Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] (Introduced 01/04/2007) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 01/31/2007 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.5 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Expressing support for the designation and goals of "Hire a Veteran Week" and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals.
Sponsor:
Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] (Introduced 01/04/2007) Cosponsors: (22)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
Senate - 01/31/2007 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
Tracker:
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2007-01-04 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Agreed to in HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2007-01-31 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 73).(text: CR 1/30/2007 H1010) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION9. H.Con.Res.249 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Stating the sense of Congress that substantial amounts of the proceeds received by the United States under any congressionally approved tobacco settlement should be allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/24/1998) Cosponsors: (58) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/24/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.249 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Stating the sense of Congress that substantial amounts of the proceeds received by the United States under any congressionally approved tobacco settlement should be allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sponsor:
Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/24/1998) Cosponsors: (58)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 03/24/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION10. H.Con.Res.192 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated. Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 11/09/1997) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; National Security Latest Action: House - 11/17/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.192 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated.
Sponsor:
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 11/09/1997) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; National Security
Latest Action:
House - 11/17/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION11. H.Con.Res.159 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated. Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 03/29/1996) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; National Security Latest Action: House - 04/08/1996 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.159 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated.
Sponsor:
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 03/29/1996) Cosponsors: (8)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; National Security
Latest Action:
House - 04/08/1996 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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