Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017
Pub. L. 115–15 (text) (PDF) | |
| Statutes at Large | 131 Stat. 79 |
|---|---|
| Codification | |
| Titles affected | Title 4 of the United States Code |
| U.S.C. sections affected | 4 U.S.C. § 6 |
| Legislative history | |
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The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 (
Vietnam War Veterans Day."[1]
The bill was introduced into the United States Senate during the 115th United States Congress. It was signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 28, 2017.
Provisions of the bill
The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 amends title 4 of the United States Code, section 6(d) to include National Vietnam War Veterans Day as an important occasion on which the flag should be raised.[2]
Procedural history
The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was introduced into the
United States House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice on February 6, 2017. The bill was passed by the House on March 21, 2017 in a voice vote without any amendments. The bill was signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 28, 2017 and became Public Law No: 115-15.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Text - S.305 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress". Congress.gov. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
- ^ "U.S.C. Title 4 - FLAG AND SEAL, SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, AND THE STATES". Gpo.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
- ^ "Actions - S.305 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress". Congress.gov. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 2017-04-10.