SCONRES 43 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of September 29, 2024, as "Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day".

This concurrent resolution expresses congressional support for designating September 29, 2024, as "Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day." It recognizes the VFW's 125th anniversary (founded September 29, 1899) and honors the nearly 1 million veterans who belong to the organization. The resolution encourages the public to observe the date with ceremonies and activities to honor veterans' service. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Sep 25, 2024 Last action Dec 11, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Dec 10, 2024
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR H6936)
upper
Dec 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Dec 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Sep 25, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6462)
upper
Sep 25, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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