H.Res. 866 — Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 866111th Congress

Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict.

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Armed Forces and National Security

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure..)

Recognizes National Veterans Awareness Week.

Supports the designation of a National Veterans History Project Week.

Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project (a project of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress).

Encourages local, state, and national organizations along with federal, state, city and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of American wartime veterans.

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H.Res. 1644Expressing support for designation of a "National Veterans History Project Week".
2010-11-30Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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S.Res. 648A resolution designating the week beginning on Monday, November 8, 2010, as "National Veterans History Project Week".
2010-09-27Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7515-7516)
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S.Res. 670A resolution designating the week beginning on Monday, November 8, 2010, as "National Veterans History Project Week".
2010-09-29Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7773-7774; text as passed Senate: CR S7774; text of measure as introduced: CR S7838)
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S.Res. 340A resolution expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our Nation in times of war and conflict.
2009-11-10Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11354)
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Legislative Actions

2009-10-23
Introduced in House
2009-10-23
Introduced in House
2009-10-23
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2009-11-02
Mr. Walz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2009-11-02
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12163-12164)
2009-11-02
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 866.
2009-11-02
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2009-11-03
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12206)
2009-11-03
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 837).(text: CR 11/2/2009 H12163)
Roll Call #837 (House)
2009-11-03
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 837). (text: CR 11/2/2009 H12163)
Roll Call #837 (House)

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