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H.CON.RES.13: 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. 4, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2019
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 4, 2019
Bill Summary
This concurrent resolution 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. The concurrent resolution also 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. 4, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Feb. 4, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) |