H.Res. 1644

Expressing support for designation of a “National Veterans History Project Week”.

Sponsor	Rep. Kind, Ron
Committee	Veterans Affairs
Date	November 30, 2010 (111th Congress, 2nd Session)
Staff Contact	Ben Howard

H.Res. 1644 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Monday, November 29, 2010, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds majority vote for passage. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) on September 22, 2010.

H.Res. 1644 would resolve that the House of Representatives:

• “Supports the designation of a ‘National Veterans History Project Week’;
• “Recognizes ‘National Veterans Awareness Week’;
• “Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project; and
• “Encourages local, state, and national organizations along with federal, state, city, and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of United States wartime veterans.”