H.Res. 625 (112th): Honoring the members of the United States Armed Forces who served in Vietnam.

Introduced:
Apr 19, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Chaka Fattah [D-PA2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on April 19, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 19, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 19, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Armed Services

House Veterans' Affairs

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Last updated Apr 19, 2012.
2 pages

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4/19/2012--Introduced.
Recognizes and remembers the valiant sacrifices of members of the U.S. Armed Forces killed in action, missing in action, or prisoners of war.
Encourages the Philadelphia Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center to establish an advisory committee to consider whether the name of the hospital should be changed to recognize the efforts of an individual or group of veterans in the service of the United States. Supports the inclusion in the advisory committee of diverse stakeholders, including veteran service organizations, community organizations, patients served by the hospital, and other stakeholders.
Believes the actions and commendations of specific individuals, including Corporal Michael Joseph Crescenz, should be appropriately considered by the advisory committee.
Seeks any recommendations that the advisory committee may develop in order to inform congressional deliberations about changing the name of the Philadelphia Medical Center or otherwise recognizing the service of Philadelphia area veterans.

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