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Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act

4/24/2023, 8:39 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1004

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act

(Sec. 2) Directs the President to issue an annual proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe two minutes of silence on Veterans Day, beginning at 3:11 p.m. Atlantic standard time, in honor of the service and sacrifice of veterans throughout the history of the nation.

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Current Status of Bill S 1004

Bill S 1004 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 16, 2015. Bill S 1004 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on April 16, 2015.  Bill S 1004's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 114-240. as of October 7, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1004

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1004

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Commemorative events and holidays
- Veterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1004

Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act
A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to encourage the nationwide observance of two minutes of silence each Veterans Day.
Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act
Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act
Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act
Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1004

Mark Kirk
Mark Kirk
IllinoisRepublican
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
MassachusettsDemocrat
Debbie Stabenow
Debbie Stabenow
MichiganDemocrat
Joe Manchin III
Joe Manchin III
West VirginiaDemocrat
Edward J. Markey
Edward J. Markey
MassachusettsDemocrat
James M. Inhofe
James M. Inhofe
OklahomaRepublican

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