Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in United States engagements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries where Americans are serving in harms way.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 26, 2016)
Amends rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to declare that, on the first legislative day of each month on which there is a record vote on any bill or joint resolution, immediately after that vote, a moment of silence shall be observed in the House of Representatives on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in current U.S. engagements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries where Americans are serving in harm's way.
What just happenedMay 26, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 26, 2016
- May 26, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Rules Committee - May 26, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 26, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House