Expressing support for the designation and goals of "Hire a Veteran Week" and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (31 Jan 2007): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution expresses Congress's support for designating a week as "Hire a Veteran Week." It also encourages the President to issue a proclamation asking employers, labor groups, veterans' organizations, and government agencies to support increasing employment opportunities for those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The resolution highlights the skills veterans possess and acknowledges the challenges some face in finding civilian jobs.
The resolution affects veterans by recognizing their value in the workforce and aims to raise awareness among employers and government bodies about the importance of hiring them. It acknowledges the roles of various government departments and agencies in supporting veterans' employment.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and then referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and additionally to the Committee on Armed Services. It was later received in the Senate, where it was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Timeline
31 Jan 2007
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 5 do?
- This concurrent resolution expresses Congress's support for designating a week as "Hire a Veteran Week." It also encourages the President to issue a proclamation asking employers, labor groups, veterans' organizations, and government agencies to support increasing employment opportunities for those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The resolution highlights the skills veterans possess and acknowledges the challenges some face in finding civilian jobs. The resolution affects veterans by recognizing their value in the workforce and aims to raise awareness among employers and government bodies about the importance of hiring them. It acknowledges the roles of various government departments and agencies in supporting veterans' employment. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and then referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and additionally to the Committee on Armed Services. It was later received in the Senate, where it was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Has H.Con.Res. 5 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 5. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 5?
- H.Con.Res. 5 was sponsored by Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), with 22 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 5?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (31 Jan 2007).
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