Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in the United States engagement in Afghanistan.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 1, 2013)
Amends Rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require on the first legislative day of each month on which there is a record vote on any bill or joint resolution, immediately after that vote, a moment of silence to be observed on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in current U.S. engagements in Afghanistan.
Requires the moment of silence to be led by the Speaker of the House, except when granted a leave of absence from the House.
What just happenedAug 1, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 1, 2013
- Aug 1, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- Aug 1, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 1, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House