HCONRES 238 · 111th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.

Introduced 2010-02-23· Sponsored by Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(2010-03-01)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2010-02-26
Roll #74
Yea 383Nay 0
Democrats
236 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
147 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 2010-02-26
Roll #74
Yea 383Nay 0
Democrats
236 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
147 Yea·0 Nay

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizes the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a nation. Recognizes the need for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to work to eliminate any health and benefit disparities for our nation's minority veterans.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans