Bill113th Congress

H.R. 1492

To establish the Commission on America and its Veterans.

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Introduced
Apr 11, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Latest Action
Apr 26, 2013
Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Sponsor

Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]

Democrat·WA-7
Bioguide ID: M000404
First Name: JIM
Last Name: MCDERMOTT
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Committees
6
Actions
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Amendments
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,492
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Apr 11, 2013
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Is Law
No
Apr 26, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Source: House committee actions

Apr 23, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Source: House committee actions

Apr 11, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Apr 11, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Apr 11, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Apr 11, 2013IntroReferral1000

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Apr 11, 20130

Establishes as an independent commission the Commission on America and its Veterans to: (1) submit to the President and Congress suggestions for ceremonies and events to acknowledge the wars recently fought and the heroism displayed by members of the Armed Forces; (2) report to the President and Congress on Commission findings, conclusions, and recommendations with respect to any deficiency in how the United States welcomes back such members; (3) begin convening conversations on the effect of war on members, their families, and the local communities, as well as addressing the reintegration experience and the gap between the military, veterans, and civilian life; and (4) submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) recommendations regarding activities of the Office of Armed Services and Veterans Public Outreach (established under this Act).

Veterans' Affairs Committee

House· Standing

Armed Services Committee

House· Standing
Advisory bodiesDepartment of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMental healthVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition

Introduced in House

Apr 11, 2013

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To establish the Commission on America and its Veterans. — Informed