Memorial Day Legislation - Federal Government

Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S84)

Bill Text
A bill to restore the traditional day of observance of Memorial Day, and for other purposes.

1/4/2007--Introduced.

Restores the observance of Memorial Day from the last Monday in May to May 30th of each year.

Latest Action: 09/06/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Bill Text
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, chapter 5, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and promote programs and activities honoring veterans and to authorize the next of kin of a deceased veteran to wear the veteran's awards and decorations under certain circumstances.

9/6/2007--Introduced.

Veterans' Pride Initiative Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and promote programs and activities for honoring veterans, increasing public awareness and appreciation of veterans' service, and encouraging veterans and their families to express pride in such service.

Authorizes the next-of-kin of a deceased veteran to wear awards and decorations earned by the veteran during programs and activities in connection with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day events, as well as such other patriotic observances as the Secretary may prescribe.

Latest Action: 05/20/2008 - Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Bill Text
Honoring the service and achievements of women in the Armed Forces and female veterans.

5/20/2008--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Honors the service and achievements of women in the Armed Forces and female veterans. Expresses support for groups that raise awareness about the service and achievements of such women.

Latest Action: 05/20/2008 - Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Bill Text
Honoring the service and achievements of women in the Armed Forces and female veterans.

5/20/2008--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Honors the service and achievements of women in the Armed Forces and female veterans. Expresses support for groups that raise awareness about the service and achievements of such women.

Latest Action: 09/06/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Bill Text
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, chapter 5, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and promote programs and activities honoring veterans and to authorize the next of kin of a deceased veteran to wear the veteran's awards and decorations under certain circumstances.

9/6/2007--Introduced.

Veterans' Pride Initiative Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and promote programs and activities for honoring veterans, increasing public awareness and appreciation of veterans' service, and encouraging veterans and their families to express pride in such service.

Authorizes the next-of-kin of a deceased veteran to wear awards and decorations earned by the veteran during programs and activities in connection with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day events, as well as such other patriotic observances as the Secretary may prescribe.

Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S84)

Bill Text
A bill to restore the traditional day of observance of Memorial Day, and for other purposes.

1/4/2007--Introduced.

Restores the observance of Memorial Day from the last Monday in May to May 30th of each year.