HR 1492 · 113th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To establish the Commission on America and its Veterans.

Introduced 2013-04-11· Sponsored by Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.(2013-04-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes as an independent commission the Commission on America and its Veterans to: (1) submit to the President and Congress suggestions for ceremonies and events to acknowledge the wars recently fought and the heroism displayed by members of the Armed Forces; (2) report to the President and Congress on Commission findings, conclusions, and recommendations with respect to any deficiency in how the United States welcomes back such members; (3) begin convening conversations on the effect of war on members, their families, and the local communities, as well as addressing the reintegration experience and the gap between the military, veterans, and civilian life; and (4) submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) recommendations regarding activities of the Office of Armed Services and Veterans Public Outreach (established under this Act).…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans