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- H.RES.360
H.RES.360: Recognizing, and calling on all Americans to recognize, the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and stating that the House of Representatives will not forget that more than 2,000 members of the United States Armed Forces remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict and will continue to press for a final accounting for all such servicemembers whose fate is unknown.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 12, 1998
- Latest Major Action Feb. 12, 1998
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Bill Cosponsors
13 (2 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses gratitude for the courage and sacrifice of the brave men, including current Congressmen Sam Johnson of Texas and Pete Peterson of Florida, who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict. Urges States and localities to honor such courage and sacrifice with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Declares that the House of Representatives will continue to press for a final accounting of the more than 2,000 members of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
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Committee on National Security discharged.
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Mr. Watts (OK) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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Considered by unanimous consent.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Feb. 12, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) |