To amend title 36, United States Code, to encourage the nationwide observance of two minutes of silence each Veterans Day.
Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act
Directs the President to issue an annual proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe two minutes of silence on Veterans Day, beginning at 3:11 p.m. Atlantic standard time, in honor of the service and sacrifice of veterans throughout the history of the nation.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.
Became Public Law No: 114-240.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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