US HB995 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-4)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-06 - 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 February 13 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-06 - 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. Charles Boustany [R-LA] | Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL] |
Rep. Trent Franks [R-AZ] | Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC] | Rep. William Keating [D-MA] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] |
Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY] | Rep. Richard Neal [D-MA] | Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] | Rep. Katherine Clark [D-MA] |
Rep. Ryan Costello [R-PA] | Rep. Adam Schiff [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-03-06 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
2015-02-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
2015-02-13 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB1004 (Same As) 2016-10-07 - Became Public Law No: 114-240. (TXT | PDF)
SB2921 (Related) 2016-05-16 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.
SB2921 (Related) 2016-05-16 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.
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 |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/995/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr995/BILLS-114hr995ih.pdf |