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H.R. 1492

To establish the Commission on America and its Veterans.

Establishes as an independent commission the Commission on America and its Veterans to: (1) submit to the President and Congress suggestions for ceremonies and events to acknowledge the wars recently fought and the heroism displayed by members of the Armed Forces; (2) report to the President and Congress on Commission findings, conclusions, and recommendations with respect to any deficiency in how the United States welcomes back such members; (3) begin convening conversations on the effect of war on members, their families, and the local communities, as well as addressing the reintegration experience and the gap between the military, veterans, and civilian life; and (4) submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) recommendations regarding activities of the Office of Armed Services and Veterans Public Outreach (established under this Act).

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7](D-WA)Sponsor
21 cosponsors17 D4 R
21cosponsors2committees6actions8subjects
  • Introduced in HouseApr 11, 2013
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 concerned.

  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 concerned.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

To establish the Commission on America and its Veterans. — Informed