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Bill114th CongressFiled Dec 10, 2016Armed Forces and National Security
S.Res. 639

A resolution designating December 17, 2016, as "Wreaths Across America Day".

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 10, 2016)

Designates December 17, 2016, as Wreaths Across America Day.

Honors:

  • the Wreaths Across America project;
  • patriotic escort units, including motorcycle units, law enforcement units, and first responder units;
  • the U.S. trucking industry; and
  • the volunteers and donors involved in this tradition.

Recognizes the service and sacrifices of veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.

What just happenedDec 10, 2016

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7121; text as passed Senate: CR S7038)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 10, 2016Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7121; text as passed Senate: CR S7038)

  2. Dec 10, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7121; text as passed Senate: CR S7038)

  3. Dec 10, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateDec 10, 2016

Designates December 17, 2016, as Wreaths Across America Day.

Honors:

  • the Wreaths Across America project;
  • patriotic escort units, including motorcycle units, law enforcement units, and first responder units;
  • the U.S. trucking industry; and
  • the volunteers and donors involved in this tradition.

Recognizes the service and sacrifices of veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.

Passed Senate without amendmentDec 10, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates December 17, 2016, as Wreaths Across America Day.

Honors:

  • the Wreaths Across America project;
  • patriotic escort units, including motorcycle units, law enforcement units, and first responder units;
  • the U.S. trucking industry; and
  • the volunteers and donors involved in this tradition.

Recognizes the service and sacrifices of veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.

A resolution designating December 17, 2016, as "Wreaths Across America Day". — Informed