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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION1. H.Con.Res.13 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation. Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (Introduced 02/04/2019) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/04/2019 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.13 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.
Sponsor:
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (Introduced 02/04/2019) Cosponsors: (19)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 02/04/2019 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION2. H.Con.Res.70 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Recognizing and commending the leadership, patriotism, and contributions of veterans service organizations and volunteers involved for their commitment and sacrifice to ensure veterans are laid to rest with the honor and ceremony they earned through selfless service to the people of the United States in the Armed Forces. Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49] (Introduced 07/20/2017) Cosponsors: (38) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/20/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.70 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)
Recognizing and commending the leadership, patriotism, and contributions of veterans service organizations and volunteers involved for their commitment and sacrifice to ensure veterans are laid to rest with the honor and ceremony they earned through selfless service to the people of the United States in the Armed Forces.
Sponsor:
Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49] (Introduced 07/20/2017) Cosponsors: (38)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 07/20/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION3. H.Con.Res.52 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater. Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (Introduced 05/02/2017) Cosponsors: (57) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 05/23/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.52 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)
Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater.
Sponsor:
Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (Introduced 05/02/2017) Cosponsors: (57)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
House - 05/23/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION4. H.Con.Res.45 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991. Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (Introduced 04/04/2017) Cosponsors: (73) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/04/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.45 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)
Expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991.
Sponsor:
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (Introduced 04/04/2017) Cosponsors: (73)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 04/04/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION5. H.Con.Res.22 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation. Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (Introduced 02/07/2017) Cosponsors: (23) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/07/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.22 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)
Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.
Sponsor:
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (Introduced 02/07/2017) Cosponsors: (23)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 02/07/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION6. H.Con.Res.138 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Recognizing Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day. Sponsor: Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] (Introduced 09/20/2012) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 01/02/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.138 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
Recognizing Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day.
Sponsor:
Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] (Introduced 09/20/2012) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
House - 01/02/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION7. H.Con.Res.111 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 14 members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor. Sponsor: Rep. Hochul, Kathleen C. [D-NY-26] (Introduced 03/22/2012) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/10/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.111 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 14 members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor.
Sponsor:
Rep. Hochul, Kathleen C. [D-NY-26] (Introduced 03/22/2012) Cosponsors: (6)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 07/10/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION8. H.Con.Res.45 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn. Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] (Introduced 04/15/2011) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/12/2011 Provisions of measure incorporated into HR 1627. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.45 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
Honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.
Sponsor:
Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] (Introduced 04/15/2011) Cosponsors: (11)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 05/12/2011 Provisions of measure incorporated into HR 1627. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION9. H.Con.Res.12 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site on Chaplains Hill in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9] (Introduced 01/25/2011) Cosponsors: (82) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 05/12/2011 Provisions of measure incorporated into HR 1627. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.12 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site on Chaplains Hill in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Sponsor:
Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9] (Introduced 01/25/2011) Cosponsors: (82)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
House - 05/12/2011 Provisions of measure incorporated into HR 1627. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION10. H.Con.Res.249 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Stating the sense of Congress that substantial amounts of the proceeds received by the United States under any congressionally approved tobacco settlement should be allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/24/1998) Cosponsors: (58) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/24/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.249 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Stating the sense of Congress that substantial amounts of the proceeds received by the United States under any congressionally approved tobacco settlement should be allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sponsor:
Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/24/1998) Cosponsors: (58)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 03/24/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION11. H.Con.Res.192 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated. Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 11/09/1997) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; National Security Latest Action: House - 11/17/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.192 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated.
Sponsor:
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 11/09/1997) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; National Security
Latest Action:
House - 11/17/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION12. H.Con.Res.159 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated. Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 03/29/1996) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; National Security Latest Action: House - 04/08/1996 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.Con.Res.159 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated.
Sponsor:
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 03/29/1996) Cosponsors: (8)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; National Security
Latest Action:
House - 04/08/1996 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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