Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Veterans' organizations and recognition

Bill Introduced: S.922 Veterans Equipped for Success Act of 2013

2013-05-08T20:00:00Z

A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to carry out a pilot program on providing wage subsidies to employers who employ certain veterans and members of the Armed Forces and require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on providing career transition services to young veterans, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.121 A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2013, as "Silver Star Service Banner Day".

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2013, as "Silver Star Service Banner Day".

Bill Introduced: H.R.1726 To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers.

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers.

Bill Introduced: S.778 Veterans ID Card

2013-04-22T20:00:00Z

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to issue cards to veterans that identify them as veterans, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.789 A bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

2013-04-22T20:00:00Z

A bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1598 Veteran's I.D. Card Act

2013-04-16T20:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1492 To establish the Commission on America and its Veterans.

2013-04-10T20:00:00Z

To establish the Commission on America and its Veterans.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.138 Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".

Bill Introduced: H.R.1344 Helping Heroes Fly Act

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled members of the Armed Forces and severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1393 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3700 Riverside Drive in Columbus, Ohio, as the "Master Sergeant Jeffery J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office".

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3700 Riverside Drive in Columbus, Ohio, as the "Master Sergeant Jeffery J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office".

Bill Introduced: H.R.1392 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2539 Dartmoor Road in Grove City, Ohio, as the "Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building".

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2539 Dartmoor Road in Grove City, Ohio, as the "Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building".

Bill Introduced: H.R.1391 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 South Oak Street in London, Ohio, as the "Lance Corporal Joshua B. McDaniels and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building".

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 South Oak Street in London, Ohio, as the "Lance Corporal Joshua B. McDaniels and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building".

Bill Introduced: H.R.1288 World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act

2013-03-19T20:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1237 To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Major Dominic S. Gentile of the United States Army Air Forces for acts of valor during World War II.

2013-03-17T20:00:00Z

To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Major Dominic S. Gentile of the United States Army Air Forces for acts of valor during World War II.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1186 To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods in recognition of their contributions to the Nation.

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods in recognition of their contributions to the Nation.

Bill Introduced: S.573 Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to improve veterans service organizations access to Federal surplus personal property.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1171 Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

To amend title 40, United States Code, to improve veterans service organizations access to Federal surplus personal property.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1067 To make revisions in title 36, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current and make technical corrections and improvements.

2013-03-11T20:00:00Z

To make revisions in title 36, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current and make technical corrections and improvements.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.67 A resolution designating April 5, 2013, as "Gold Star Wives Day".

2013-03-04T19:00:00Z

A resolution designating April 5, 2013, as "Gold Star Wives Day".

Bill Introduced: S.409 A bill to add Vietnam Veterans Day as a patriotic and national observance.

2013-02-27T19:00:00Z

A bill to add Vietnam Veterans Day as a patriotic and national observance.