Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed Forces.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Jul 2008): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 295, is a concurrent resolution introduced by Representative Gus Bilirakis. If passed by both the House and the Senate, it would formally express Congress's deep appreciation for the families of members of the United States Armed Forces. The resolution acknowledges the sacrifices, worries, and support that these families provide, both in peacetime and during times of conflict.
The resolution affects the families of all members of the U.S. Armed Forces. It recognizes their emotional and physical support for service members, including the concessions they make due to military service, the increased sacrifices during wartime, and their role as caregivers or volunteers. The bill highlights the crucial support families offer during military service and the transition back to civilian life.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 13, 2008, and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. It has since been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. As a concurrent resolution, it requires the approval of both the House and the Senate to be enacted.
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Timeline
17 Jul 2008
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 295 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 295, is a concurrent resolution introduced by Representative Gus Bilirakis. If passed by both the House and the Senate, it would formally express Congress's deep appreciation for the families of members of the United States Armed Forces. The resolution acknowledges the sacrifices, worries, and support that these families provide, both in peacetime and during times of conflict. The resolution affects the families of all members of the U.S. Armed Forces. It recognizes their emotional and physical support for service members, including the concessions they make due to military service, the increased sacrifices during wartime, and their role as caregivers or volunteers. The bill highlights the crucial support families offer during military service and the transition back to civilian life. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 13, 2008, and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. It has since been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. As a concurrent resolution, it requires the approval of both the House and the Senate to be enacted.
- Has H.Con.Res. 295 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 295. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 295?
- H.Con.Res. 295 was sponsored by Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9] (R-FL), with 42 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 295?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (17 Jul 2008).
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