US HB2185 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-1)
Status: Introduced on May 23 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-06-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 23 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-06-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act - Directs the President to issue an annual proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe two minutes of silence on Veterans Day, beginning at 3:11 p.m. Atlantic standard time, in honor of the service and sacrifice of veterans throughout the history of the nation.
Title
Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Stephen Lynch [D-MA] | Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] | Rep. Pete Gallego [D-TX] |
| Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC] | Rep. William Keating [D-MA] |
| Rep. Joseph Kennedy [D-MA] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Michael Michaud [D-ME] |
| Rep. Richard Neal [D-MA] | Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] | Rep. Niki Tsongas [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-11 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
| 2013-05-23 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
SB1648 (Related) 2013-11-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
HB4435 (Related) 2014-06-05 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 425.
HB4435 (Related) 2014-06-05 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 425.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Commemorative events and holidays
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Commemorative events and holidays
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2185/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr2185/BILLS-113hr2185ih.pdf |
