Bill Summary
This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of September 25, 2020 as "Disabled American Veterans Day" to honor the 100th anniversary of the organization Disabled American Veterans (DAV). DAV was founded by World War I veterans in 1920 and was later chartered by an Act of Congress in 1932. The resolution highlights DAV's dedication to empowering veterans and their families, providing them with access to benefits and services, and advocating for their interests before the federal government. It also recognizes DAV's efforts in expanding eligibility for caregiver benefits and providing various programs and services for disabled veterans. The resolution concludes by acknowledging the commitment and service of DAV chapters across the country.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could potentially lead to increased recognition and support for disabled veterans and their families, providing them with access to necessary benefits and services.
2. The legislation could also bring attention to the needs and challenges facing disabled veterans and raise awareness among the general public.
3. The legislation could potentially lead to increased funding and resources for organizations like Disabled American Veterans, allowing them to better assist and support disabled veterans.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1152 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1152
Expressing support for the designation of September 25, 2020, as
``Disabled American Veterans Day'' to honor the 100th anniversary of
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) for its service to the Nation's
service-disabled veterans, their families, and survivors.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 25, 2020
Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself, Mr. Cisneros, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Banks, Mr.
Peterson, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Rose of New York, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Lamb,
Mr. Brindisi, Mr. Pappas, Ms. Brownley of California, Mr. Bost, and
Mrs. Luria) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of September 25, 2020, as
``Disabled American Veterans Day'' to honor the 100th anniversary of
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) for its service to the Nation's
service-disabled veterans, their families, and survivors.
Whereas Disabled American Veterans (DAV) was founded by World War I veterans on
September 25, 1920, and was chartered by an Act of Congress on June 17,
1932;
Whereas, in 2020, DAV celebrates 100 years of serving veterans of the Armed
Forces, their families, survivors, and communities;
Whereas DAV is dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-
quality lives with respect and dignity;
Whereas DAV accomplishes this by ensuring veterans and their families have
access to the full range of benefits available to them, by fighting for
the interests of America's injured heroes, and by educating the public
about the needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life;
Whereas DAV provides free, professional assistance to veterans and their
families in obtaining benefits and services provided by the Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA), and other agencies;
Whereas DAV also provides outreach concerning its programs and services to the
American people generally, and to disabled veterans and their families
specifically;
Whereas DAV represents the interests of disabled veterans, their families, their
widowed spouses, and their orphans before the Federal Government, as
well as State and local governments;
Whereas DAV has fought tirelessly for equal access to critical Department of
Veterans Affairs caregiver benefits and services for severely disabled
veterans of all generations, resulting in legislation to expand
eligibility to those injured prior to September 11, 2001, as part of the
VA MISSION Act; and
Whereas DAV co-presents the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic and
National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament; has organized the nationwide
DAV Transportation Network to provide free transportation for veterans
to VA medical appointments; operates an active Charitable Service Trust
funding the needs of local providers assisting at-risk local veterans;
has built an active volunteer corps offering thousands of hours of
service to our veterans and communities; offers veterans, transitioning
military members, and spouses access to employers through its nationwide
job fair program; provides emergency assistance to veterans in need
through the DAV Disaster Relief Program; and operates the Jesse Brown
Memorial Youth Scholarship Program to contribute to the lives of young
Americans: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of ``Disabled American
Veterans Day''; and
(2) acknowledges that Disabled American Veterans chapters
across our country demonstrate their unending commitment to ill
and injured veterans of all generations and conflicts and is
proud to honor the members of the Disabled American Veterans.
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