Bill113th CongressFiled Feb 28, 2013Armed Forces and National Security
S. 409
A bill to add Vietnam Veterans Day as a patriotic and national observance.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 28, 2013)
Authorizes the President to annually issue a proclamation: (1) designating March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day, (2) honoring and recognizing the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam during war and peace, (3) encouraging state and local governments to establish a Vietnam Veterans Day, and (4) encouraging the people of the United States to observe such Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC](R-NC)Sponsor
11 cosponsors5 D5 R1 I
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 28, 2013
- Feb 28, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Feb 28, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate