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H.CON.RES.22: Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2017
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Recognizes the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a nation. Recognizes the need for the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue to work to eliminate any health and benefit disparities for minority veterans.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Feb. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) |