S. 409: A bill to add Vietnam Veterans Day as a patriotic and national observance.

Introduced:
Feb 28, 2013 (113th Congress, 2013–2015)
Sponsor:
Sen. Richard Burr [R-NC]
Status:
Referred to Committee

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Progress
Introduced Feb 28, 2013
Referred to Committee Feb 28, 2013
Reported by Committee ...
Passed Senate ...
Passed House ...
Signed by the President ...
Prognosis

15% chance of getting past committee.
3% chance of being enacted.

Only 12% of Senate bills made it past committee and only 2% were enacted in 2011–2013. [show factors | methodology]

Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (1I, 1R, 1D) (show)
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Last updated Feb 28, 2013.
6 pages

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2/28/2013--Introduced.
Authorizes the President to annually issue a proclamation: (1) designating March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day, (2) honoring and recognizing the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam during war and peace, (3) encouraging state and local governments to establish a Vietnam Veterans Day, and (4) encouraging the people of the United States to observe such Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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  • 36 U.S.C. Chapter 1