Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 14 members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Feb 2010): Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 232, expresses the sentiment of Congress that a memorial marker should be placed in Arlington National Cemetery. This marker would honor the 14 members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who received the Medal of Honor. The resolution acknowledges the historical service and sacrifices of this division in various conflicts, including World War II and the Korean War.
The bill specifically affects the 24th Infantry Division and its Medal of Honor recipients by proposing a way to memorialize their service. It also involves the Secretary of the Army, as the resolution states the Secretary would retain exclusive authority over approving the design and location of any memorial marker.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on January 26, 2010, the bill was referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Its latest action was referral to the Subcommittee on Readiness on February 18, 2010. As a concurrent resolution, it requires passage by both the House and the Senate to officially convey Congress's sentiment.
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Timeline
18 Feb 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 232 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 232, expresses the sentiment of Congress that a memorial marker should be placed in Arlington National Cemetery. This marker would honor the 14 members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who received the Medal of Honor. The resolution acknowledges the historical service and sacrifices of this division in various conflicts, including World War II and the Korean War. The bill specifically affects the 24th Infantry Division and its Medal of Honor recipients by proposing a way to memorialize their service. It also involves the Secretary of the Army, as the resolution states the Secretary would retain exclusive authority over approving the design and location of any memorial marker. Introduced in the House of Representatives on January 26, 2010, the bill was referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Its latest action was referral to the Subcommittee on Readiness on February 18, 2010. As a concurrent resolution, it requires passage by both the House and the Senate to officially convey Congress's sentiment.
- Has H.Con.Res. 232 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 232. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 232?
- H.Con.Res. 232 was sponsored by Rep. Lee, Christopher J. [R-NY-26] (R-NY), with 22 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 232?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. (18 Feb 2010).
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