H.Res. 866 · 111th Congress
Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public…
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Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict.
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21 cosponsors · 13 D, 8 R
1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Oct 23, 2009
- House Passed Nov 3, 2009 389–0
Supports the designation of a National Veterans History Project Week.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Nov 3, 2009
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure..)
Recognizes National Veterans Awareness Week.
Supports the designation of a National Veterans History Project Week.
Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project (a project of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress).
Encourages local, state, and national organizations along with federal, state, city and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of American wartime veterans.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict.
Latest action (Nov 3, 2009): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: Oct 23, 2009
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- House Introduced Oct 23, 2009
- House Passed Nov 3, 2009 389–0
Final vote · House · Nov 3, 2009
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi