S. 305 – Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017

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The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 adds a new national observance called National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29. It encourages the display of the United States flag on that day, recognizing the service of Vietnam War veterans. The change applies to anyone who follows the flag‑display guidelines, including federal, state, and local entities.

Key Provisions

Amends Title 4 of the U.S. Code to insert “National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29” into the list of days when flag display is encouraged.

Legislative Activity

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Became Law Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 115-15.

March 28, 2017

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SenateIntro Referral

Introduced in Senate

February 3, 2017

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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S683; text as passed Senate: CR S683)

February 3, 2017

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

February 3, 2017

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Received in the House.

February 6, 2017 • 2:05 PM

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

February 6, 2017

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

February 14, 2017

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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Judiciary Committee

March 16, 2017

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Ordered to be Reported.

Judiciary Committee

March 16, 2017

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Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

March 21, 2017 • 2:41 PM

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Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

Judiciary Committee

March 21, 2017

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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2267)

March 21, 2017 • 2:41 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.(text of measure as passed: CR H2267)

March 21, 2017 • 2:41 PM

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On passage Passed by voice vote. (text of measure as passed: CR H2267)

March 21, 2017 • 2:41 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

March 21, 2017 • 2:41 PM

President

Presented to President.

March 23, 2017

Became Law

Signed by President.

March 28, 2017

Became Law

Became Public Law No: 115-15.

March 28, 2017

Floor Debate

2 members

What members said about S. 305 on the floor

2 Republicans

Rep. Bob GoodlatteR-VA-6 · Mar 21, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of the bill (S. 305) to amend title 4, United States Code, to encourage the display…

Sen. Joni ErnstR-IA · Feb 3, 2017

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 305, introduced earlier today. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third…

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One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America

1st Session

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen

S. 305

AN ACT

To amend title 4, United States Code, to encourage the display of the flag of the United States on National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017.

2.

Display of flag on National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Section 6(d) of title 4, United States Code, is amended by inserting National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29; after third Monday in February;.

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate