Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Nov 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 60, expresses Congress's support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day. Specifically, it recognizes the importance of veterans and encourages teachers, civic leaders, and veterans to develop programs that educate children about the service and sacrifices of veterans. It also urges the public to participate in activities that honor VETS Day and promote an understanding of veterans' contributions to the nation.
The bill affects students, educators, civic leaders, and veterans by encouraging educational initiatives and public participation in recognizing veterans. It aims to foster a patriotic appreciation for the sacrifices made by those who have served in the Armed Forces. The resolution itself does not create new laws or mandate specific actions beyond expressing congressional sentiment.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2007, this concurrent resolution was passed by the House and then sent to the Senate. It was received by the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs in November 2007. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress and does not require the President's signature to be enacted, though it does not carry the force of law.
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Timeline
6 Nov 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 60 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 60, expresses Congress's support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day. Specifically, it recognizes the importance of veterans and encourages teachers, civic leaders, and veterans to develop programs that educate children about the service and sacrifices of veterans. It also urges the public to participate in activities that honor VETS Day and promote an understanding of veterans' contributions to the nation. The bill affects students, educators, civic leaders, and veterans by encouraging educational initiatives and public participation in recognizing veterans. It aims to foster a patriotic appreciation for the sacrifices made by those who have served in the Armed Forces. The resolution itself does not create new laws or mandate specific actions beyond expressing congressional sentiment. Introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2007, this concurrent resolution was passed by the House and then sent to the Senate. It was received by the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs in November 2007. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress and does not require the President's signature to be enacted, though it does not carry the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 60 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 60. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 60?
- H.Con.Res. 60 was sponsored by Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ), with 19 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 60?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (6 Nov 2007).
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