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H.R. 995

Referred to Committee

Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act

Introduced 2/13/2015•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

3/6/2015 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 2/13/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Commemorative events and holidaysVeterans' organizations and recognition

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (14)

Party Breakdown

10
Democrats
4
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

Democrat • MA-8

Sponsored 2/13/2015

Cosponsors (13)

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Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

D-NY-9

Joined 2/13/2015

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Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-21]

D-FL-21

Joined 2/13/2015

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Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]

R-AZ-8

Joined 2/13/2015

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Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

D-MA-9

Joined 2/13/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 13, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Introduced in House2/13/2015

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors13