Recognizing Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day.

Summary

Recognizes Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day. Recognizes Raymond Weeks for his pioneering efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day. Honors the sacrifices and pays tribute to the men and women in uniform at home and overseas.

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Timeline

1. 20 September 2012

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 September 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 20 September 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 October 2012

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

   Source: Committee

5. 19 October 2012

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

   Source: Committee

6. 2 January 2013

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 20 September 2012 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 20 September 2012

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 20 September 2012

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Sponsors

• Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Terri Sewell · D · Sponsor
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• · hsas00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Raymond Weeks and his efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day.