Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict.

Summary

Recognizes National Veterans Awareness Week. Supports the designation of a National Veterans History Project Week. Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project. Encourages local, state, and national organizations along with federal, state, city and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of American wartime veterans.

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Timeline

1. 23 October 2007

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 October 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 October 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 5 November 2007

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

5. 5 November 2007

   Passed

   On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12472-12473)

   Source: Floor

6. 5 November 2007

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12472-12473)

   Source: Floor

7. 5 November 2007

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 770.

   Source: Floor

8. 5 November 2007

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12472-12474)

   Source: Floor

9. 5 November 2007

   Floor

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

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Engrossed in House · 5 November 2007 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 23 October 2007 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 5 November 2007

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 5 November 2007

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 5 November 2007

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 October 2007

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 October 2007

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 October 2007

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Sponsors

• Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] · R · Sponsor
• Steny Hoyer · D · Sponsor
• RON KIND · D · Sponsor
• Debbie Wasserman Schultz · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, David [R-TN-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9] · R · Cosponsor
• JOHN LEWIS · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Christopher Murphy · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mahoney, Tim [D-FL-16] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33] · R · Cosponsor
• LAMAR SMITH · R · Cosponsor
• CAROLYN MALONEY · D · Cosponsor
• SANDER LEVIN · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Kay Granger · R · Cosponsor
• ROBERT BRADY · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Jerry McNerney · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1] · R · Cosponsor
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