Bill113th Congress
S. 409
A bill to add Vietnam Veterans Day as a patriotic and national observance.
Introduced
Feb 28, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Latest Action
Feb 28, 2013
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Republican·NC
Bioguide ID: B001135
First Name: Richard
Middle Name: Mauze
Last Name: Burr
By Request: N
11
Cosponsors
1
Committees
2
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Related Bills
7
Subjects
1
Summaries
2
Titles
1
Text Versions
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Bill Type
- S
- Bill Number
- 409
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Feb 28, 2013
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Is Law
- No
Feb 28, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: Senate
Feb 28, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in Senate· Feb 28, 20130
Authorizes the President to annually issue a proclamation: (1) designating March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day, (2) honoring and recognizing the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam during war and peace, (3) encouraging state and local governments to establish a Vietnam Veterans Day, and (4) encouraging the people of the United States to observe such Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Judiciary Committee
Senate· Standing
AsiaCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional tributesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' organizations and recognitionVietnam
Introduced in Senate
Feb 28, 2013