US SB1648 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 5 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-11-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 5 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-11-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Memorial 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 Memorial Day, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Atlantic standard time, in honor of the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces throughout the history of the United States.
Title
Memorial Day Moment of Silence Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL] | Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] | Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. James Inhofe [R-OK] |
| Sen. Joe Manchin [D-WV] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] | Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-05 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2185 (Related) 2013-06-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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/senate-bill/1648/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s1648/BILLS-113s1648is.pdf |
