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To authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of an American Braille tactile flag in Arlington National Cemetery honoring blind members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and other Americans.
2/14/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to place in Arlington National Cemetery an American Braille tactile flag honoring blind members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and other Americans. Grants the Secretary exclusive authority to approve an appropriate design and site within Arlington National Cemetery for the memorial.
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- 04/29/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 02/25/2008 - Received in the Senate.
- 02/14/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H968-969)
- 02/14/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H968)
- 02/14/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 65). (text: CR 2/13/2008 H912)
show all actions- 04/29/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 02/25/2008 - Received in the Senate.
- 02/14/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H968-969)
- 02/14/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H968)
- 02/14/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 65). (text: CR 2/13/2008 H912)
- 02/14/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 02/13/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H912-914)
- 02/13/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H912-914; text: CR H912)
- 02/13/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4169.
- 02/13/2008 - Mr. Rodriguez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 02/13/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 02/13/2008 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 11/16/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 11/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2396)
- 11/13/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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