Expressing support for the designation of February 28, as "Desert Storm Veterans Day".
Summary
This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of Desert Storm Veterans Day to honor and recognize the contributions of the veterans who served in Operation Desert Storm. The resolution also encourages state and local governments to designate a Desert Storm Veterans Day. The resolution supports the expeditious handling of claims by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Desert Storm veterans and urges that these veterans continue to receive high quality medical treatment for ailments associated with their service in Desert Storm.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Feb 26, 2021
Last action Feb 26, 2021
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Feb 26, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Feb 26, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jerry McNerney
DDemocratic
Co
Alexander X. Mooney
RRepublican
Co
Steven M. Palazzo
RRepublican
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