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Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the naming of new or undedicated facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs after women veterans and minority veterans in order to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 851
Bill 118 HRES 851, also known as the "Naming of VA Facilities after Women and Minority Veterans Act," is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to express support for naming new or currently unnamed facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs after women veterans and minority veterans. The purpose of this resolution is to honor and recognize the diverse contributions of all individuals who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.
The resolution highlights the importance of reflecting the diversity of the military community in the naming of VA facilities, as women and minority veterans have historically been underrepresented in the recognition of their service. By naming these facilities after women and minority veterans, the resolution aims to pay tribute to their sacrifices and achievements, as well as to inspire future generations of diverse individuals to serve their country.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 851 seeks to promote inclusivity and diversity within the Department of Veterans Affairs by ensuring that all veterans, regardless of gender or ethnicity, are properly honored and remembered for their service to the nation.
The resolution highlights the importance of reflecting the diversity of the military community in the naming of VA facilities, as women and minority veterans have historically been underrepresented in the recognition of their service. By naming these facilities after women and minority veterans, the resolution aims to pay tribute to their sacrifices and achievements, as well as to inspire future generations of diverse individuals to serve their country.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 851 seeks to promote inclusivity and diversity within the Department of Veterans Affairs by ensuring that all veterans, regardless of gender or ethnicity, are properly honored and remembered for their service to the nation.
Congressional Summary of HRES 851
This resolution supports the naming of new or undedicated Department of Veterans Affairs facilities after women veterans and minority veterans to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 851
Bill HRES 851 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 8, 2023. Bill HRES 851 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 8, 2023. Bill HRES 851's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of November 8, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 851
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 851
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 851
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the naming of new or undedicated facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs after women veterans and minority veterans in order to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the naming of new or undedicated facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs after women veterans and minority veterans in order to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.
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