United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 256 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of June 16 through June 23, 2019, as "National GI Bill Commemoration Week" and celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4177-4178)

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Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of the week of June 16-June 23, 2019, as National GI Bill Commemoration Week. The resolution also honors the achievements of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 in democratizing higher education and affirms Congress's responsibility to ensure that veterans' educational assistance endures as an honorable investment of public dollars.

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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4177-4178)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 256 do?
This resolution expresses support for the designation of the week of June 16-June 23, 2019, as National GI Bill Commemoration Week. The resolution also honors the achievements of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 in democratizing higher education and affirms Congress's responsibility to ensure that veterans' educational assistance endures as an honorable investment of public dollars.
Who sponsors SRES 256?
SRES 256 is sponsored by Carper, Thomas R. (Democratic).
What is the current status of SRES 256?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SRES 256?
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