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- RESOLUTION1. H.Res.1746 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Recognizing and supporting the efforts of Welcome Back Veterans to augment the services provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans' Affairs in providing timely and world-class care for veterans and members of the Armed Forces suffering from PTSD and related psychiatric disorders. Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2] (Introduced 12/01/2010) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 12/14/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Res.1746 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Recognizing and supporting the efforts of Welcome Back Veterans to augment the services provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans' Affairs in providing timely and world-class care for veterans and members of the Armed Forces suffering from PTSD and related psychiatric disorders.
Sponsor:
Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2] (Introduced 12/01/2010) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
House - 12/14/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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- RESOLUTION2. H.Res.1672 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Commemorating the Persian Gulf War and reaffirming the commitment of the United States towards Persian Gulf War veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] (Introduced 09/28/2010) Cosponsors: (38) Committees: House - Foreign Affairs; Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/17/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Res.1672 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Commemorating the Persian Gulf War and reaffirming the commitment of the United States towards Persian Gulf War veterans.
Sponsor:
Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] (Introduced 09/28/2010) Cosponsors: (38)
Committees:
House - Foreign Affairs; Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 11/17/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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- RESOLUTION3. H.Res.1535 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Honoring the members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County and their families for their exceptional service and sacrifice protecting the United States while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn. Sponsor: Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36] (Introduced 07/20/2010) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/20/2010 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee... (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Res.1535 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Honoring the members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County and their families for their exceptional service and sacrifice protecting the United States while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.
Sponsor:
Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36] (Introduced 07/20/2010) Cosponsors: (16)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 07/20/2010 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee... (All Actions)
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- RESOLUTION4. H.Res.1385 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Recognizing and honoring the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] (Introduced 05/20/2010) Cosponsors: (65) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/26/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Res.1385 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Recognizing and honoring the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.
Sponsor:
Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] (Introduced 05/20/2010) Cosponsors: (65)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 05/26/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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- RESOLUTION5. H.Res.1309 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is need for further study of the Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder (FGID) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Sponsor: Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2] (Introduced 04/29/2010) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/06/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Res.1309 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is need for further study of the Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder (FGID) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Sponsor:
Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2] (Introduced 04/29/2010) Cosponsors: (10)
Committees:
House - Energy and Commerce; Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 05/06/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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- RESOLUTION6. H.Res.1228 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Honoring the veterans of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three and their families. Sponsor: Rep. Boozman, John [R-AR-3] (Introduced 03/25/2010) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/01/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Res.1228 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Honoring the veterans of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three and their families.
Sponsor:
Rep. Boozman, John [R-AR-3] (Introduced 03/25/2010) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
House - 07/01/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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- RESOLUTION7. H.Res.868 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces. Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] (Introduced 10/23/2009) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/05/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Res.868 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces.
Sponsor:
Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] (Introduced 10/23/2009) Cosponsors: (53)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 11/05/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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- RESOLUTION8. H.Res.443 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for members of the Armed Forces and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and their families and urging the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to improve the services and support available to such members, veterans, and families. Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (Introduced 05/14/2009) Cosponsors: (33) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 06/08/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Res.443 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for members of the Armed Forces and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and their families and urging the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to improve the services and support available to such members, veterans, and families.
Sponsor:
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (Introduced 05/14/2009) Cosponsors: (33)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
House - 06/08/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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- RESOLUTION9. H.Res.398 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's success. Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1] (Introduced 05/04/2009) Cosponsors: (34) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 11/03/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Res.398 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's success.
Sponsor:
Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1] (Introduced 05/04/2009) Cosponsors: (34)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
House - 11/03/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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- RESOLUTION10. H.Res.1070 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House should actively engage with employers and the American public at large to encourage the hiring of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were wounded in service and are facing a transition to civilian life. Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] (Introduced 09/29/2006) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 12/05/2006 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Res.1070 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House should actively engage with employers and the American public at large to encourage the hiring of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were wounded in service and are facing a transition to civilian life.
Sponsor:
Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] (Introduced 09/29/2006) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 12/05/2006 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions)
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- RESOLUTION11. H.Res.134 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A resolution for the purpose of urging the Secretary of the Department of Defense and the Administrator of the Veterans Administration to consider designating the Naval Regional Medical Center in Guam as a joint-military facility both for active duty/retired military personnel and their dependents and for veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large] (Introduced 03/11/1983) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/22/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Res.134 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)
A resolution for the purpose of urging the Secretary of the Department of Defense and the Administrator of the Veterans Administration to consider designating the Naval Regional Medical Center in Guam as a joint-military facility both for active duty/retired military personnel and their dependents and for veterans.
Sponsor:
Rep. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large] (Introduced 03/11/1983) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 03/22/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities. (All Actions)
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