S. 1004 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act
S. 1004 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Apr 16, 2015, sponsored by Mark Kirk with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 16, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 114-240
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Kirk (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 16, 2015
- Passed the SenateNov 9, 2015
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentSep 29, 2016
- Became lawOct 7, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-240. (Oct 7, 2016)
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Committees
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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