Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Veterans' organizations

Bill Enacted: S.1692 A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

2008-06-30T00:00:00Z

A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

June 30, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-254.

Bill Signed by President: S.1692 A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

2008-06-30T00:00:00Z

A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

June 30, 2008: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: S.1692 A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

June 24, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1291 Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.

2008-06-20T00:00:00Z

Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.

Bill Sent To President: S.1692 A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

2008-06-17T00:00:00Z

A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

June 17, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5831 Separating Servicemember Handbook Development Act

2008-04-17T00:00:00Z

To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to provide injured members of the Armed Forces information concerning benefits.

Bill Introduced: S.2747 A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated.

2008-03-12T00:00:00Z

A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1020 Recognizing the tremendous service that members of the Armed Forces have given to the Nation, especially those who have been wounded in combat.

2008-03-04T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the tremendous service that members of the Armed Forces have given to the Nation, especially those who have been wounded in combat.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5525 Inclusion of Veteran Service Organizations in the National Veterans Business Development Corporation Board Act

2008-03-04T00:00:00Z

To amend the Small Business Act to improve the National Veterans Business Development Corporation.

Bill Introduced: S.2677 Supporting Education for Returning Veterans Act of 2008

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants to institutions of higher education to establish programs for the provision of services and support to veterans who are students at such institutions, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.963 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week, and for other purposes.

2008-02-07T00:00:00Z

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5143 Securing Success for Veterans on Campus Act of 2008

2008-01-28T00:00:00Z

To encourage model programs to support veteran student success in postsecondary education by coordinating services to address the academic, financial, physical, and social needs of veteran students.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4892 To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for support of funeral ceremonies for veterans provided by details that consist solely of members of veterans organizations and other organizations, and for other purposes.

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for support of funeral ceremonies for veterans provided by details that consist solely of members of veterans organizations and other organizations, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.904 Commending the Northport American Legion Post 694 located in Northport, New York, for raising funds for the Marine and Army combat units fighting in the Middle East, enabling them to purchase needed equipment.

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

Commending the Northport American Legion Post 694 located in Northport, New York, for raising funds for the Marine and Army combat units fighting in the Middle East, enabling them to purchase needed equipment.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.395 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

2007-12-07T00:00:00Z

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.783 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration employees, volunteers, and veterans' service organizations that perform funeral honors and memorial honor details should be permitted to recite the 13 steps to fold an American flag (known as the "13-fold recital") at any national cemetery if requested by the family of the deceased.

2007-10-30T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration employees, volunteers, and veterans' service organizations that perform funeral honors and memorial honor details should be permitted to recite the 13 steps to fold an American flag (known as the "13-fold recital") at any national cemetery if requested by the family of the deceased.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3954 Providing Military Honors for our Nation's Heroes Act

2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse certain volunteers who provide funeral honors details at the funerals of veterans.

Bill Introduced: S.1692 A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

2007-06-25T00:00:00Z

A bill to grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2852 To grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

2007-06-25T00:00:00Z

To grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

Bill Introduced: S.1205 A bill to require a pilot program on assisting veterans service organizations and other veterans groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty, and for other purposes.

2007-04-25T00:00:00Z

A bill to require a pilot program on assisting veterans service organizations and other veterans groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty, and for other purposes.