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H.Res. 172House117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of February 28, as "Desert Storm Veterans Day".

Sponsored by Jerry McNerneyRep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA)
Introduced February 26, 2021

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The resolution asks Congress to support naming February 28 as “Desert Storm Veterans Day.” It aims to honor the men and women who served in Operation Desert Storm and to encourage recognition of their service at the federal, state, and local levels.

Key Provisions

  • Supports designating February 28 as Desert Storm Veterans Day.
  • Honors and recognizes U.S. Armed Forces veterans of Operation Desert Storm.
  • Urges the VA to promptly handle claims and provide fair compensation for service‑related conditions.
  • Encourages states and local governments to adopt the day and hold appropriate ceremonies.
  • Calls on the public to observe the day with activities that appreciate veterans and promote their reintegration into civilian life.

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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Veterans' Affairs Committee

February 26, 2021

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Introduced in House

February 26, 2021

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Veterans' Affairs Committee

February 26, 2021

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Jerry McNerney
Rep. Jerry McNerneyD-CA-9 · Mar 7, 2022

Madam Speaker, this past week we commemorated the 31st anniversary of Operation Desert Storm and paid tribute to the men and women who served in the final effort to liberate Kuwait from invading…

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 26, 2021

IV

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 172

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 26, 2021

Mr. McNerney (for himself and Mr. Palazzo) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of February 28, as Desert Storm Veterans Day.

Whereas Operation Desert Storm was the offensive war, part of the greater Persian Gulf war, that took place in Kuwait and Iraq;

Whereas the main goal of Operation Desert Storm was to liberate Kuwait from invading Iraqi forces and prevent the invasion of Saudi Arabia;

Whereas Operation Desert Storm began on January 15, 1991, with the deployment of United States ground, air, and naval forces;

Whereas the United States and allied nations flew more than 18,000 air deployment missions and more than 116,000 combat air sorties;

Whereas, on February 28, 1991, Kuwait was liberated and offensive operations were halted;

Whereas a formal cease-fire went into effect on April 11, 1991; and

Whereas 143 United States brave service men and women perished in action, with others eventually succumbing to their injuries after Operation Desert Storm: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

supports the designation of Desert Storm Veterans Day;

(2)

honors and recognizes the contributions of the veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in Operation Desert Storm;

(3)

supports the expeditious handling by the Department of Veterans Affairs of claims by Desert Storm veterans and the payment of fair and just compensation for those diagnosed and undiagnosed conditions associated with their service in Desert Storm or related exposures to certain chemical, biological, and environmental toxins;

(4)

urges that these Desert Storm veterans continue to receive the highest quality medical treatment for those ailments that may be associated with their service in Desert Storm;

(5)

encourages States and local governments to designate a day as Desert Storm Veterans Day; and

(6)

encourages the people of the United States to observe Desert Storm Veterans Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that—

(A)

provide the appreciation that the veterans of Operation Desert Storm deserve;

(B)

demonstrate the resolve that the people of the United States shall never forget the sacrifices and service of the veterans who served in Operation Desert Storm;

(C)

promote awareness of the faithful service and contributions of the veterans of Operation Desert Storm to the communities of the veterans since returning home;

(D)

promote awareness of the importance of entire communities empowering veterans and the families of veterans in helping the veterans readjust to civilian life after service in the Armed Forces; and

(E)

promote opportunities for veterans of Operation Desert Storm to support the reintegration of younger veterans into civilian life.