Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Aug 2007): Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 191, would express Congress's support for the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. If passed, it would encourage people across the United States to learn about the history of the Purple Heart award and to honor those who have received it. It also calls for ceremonies and activities to show support for Purple Heart recipients.
The Purple Heart is a military decoration awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are wounded or killed in conflict with an enemy. The resolution highlights the award's historical significance, noting its establishment during the Revolutionary War and its revival in 1932. It acknowledges the large number of recipients, including over 550,000 who are still living.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2007 and was later referred to a subcommittee within the Committee on Armed Services. As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval by both the House and the Senate to be enacted.
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Timeline
14 Aug 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 191 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 191, would express Congress's support for the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. If passed, it would encourage people across the United States to learn about the history of the Purple Heart award and to honor those who have received it. It also calls for ceremonies and activities to show support for Purple Heart recipients. The Purple Heart is a military decoration awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are wounded or killed in conflict with an enemy. The resolution highlights the award's historical significance, noting its establishment during the Revolutionary War and its revival in 1932. It acknowledges the large number of recipients, including over 550,000 who are still living. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2007 and was later referred to a subcommittee within the Committee on Armed Services. As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval by both the House and the Senate to be enacted.
- Has H.Con.Res. 191 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 191. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 191?
- H.Con.Res. 191 was sponsored by Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 191?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (14 Aug 2007).
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