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H.Con.Res. 238 (111th)

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.

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Introduced

23 February 2010

Last action

1 March 2010 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Teague, Harry [D-NM-2], Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2], Rep. Childers, Travis [D-MS-1], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]

Subjects

Defence

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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 (VA) to continue to work to eliminate any health and benefit disparities for our nation's minority veterans.

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Timeline

  1. 23 February 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 February 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 February 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 February 2010

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  5. 24 February 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 238.

    Source: Floor

  6. 24 February 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H791-794)

    Source: Floor

  7. 24 February 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  8. 26 February 2010

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2701.

    Source: Floor

  9. 26 February 2010

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 26 February 2010

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 0 (Roll no. 74). (text: CR 2/24/2010 H791-792)

    Source: Floor

  11. 26 February 2010

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 0 (Roll no. 74).(text: CR 2/24/2010 H791-792)

    Source: Floor

  12. 26 February 2010

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H951-952)

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 March 2010

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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