Expressing support for the designation of July 29, 2017, as "Paralympic and Adaptive Sport Day".
USA115th CongressHRES-436| House
| Updated: 7/26/2017
James R. Langevin
Democratic Representative
Rhode Island
Cosponsors (7)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Military Personnel Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee
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- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
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Express support for: (1) the designation of Paralympic and Adaptive Sport Day, and (2) the inclusive goals of the Paralympic Movement. Recognizes: (1) the value of sport for athletes with a disability, and (2) the contribution and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces who have sustained a traumatic injury and acquired a disability in the service of the United States. Promotes a more inclusive society for all people with a disability through paralympic and adaptive sport.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Sports and Recreation
AthletesCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesDisability and paralysisMilitary personnel and dependentsOlympic gamesVeterans' organizations and recognition
Expressing support for the designation of July 29, 2017, as "Paralympic and Adaptive Sport Day".
USA115th CongressHRES-436| House
| Updated: 7/26/2017
Express support for: (1) the designation of Paralympic and Adaptive Sport Day, and (2) the inclusive goals of the Paralympic Movement. Recognizes: (1) the value of sport for athletes with a disability, and (2) the contribution and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces who have sustained a traumatic injury and acquired a disability in the service of the United States. Promotes a more inclusive society for all people with a disability through paralympic and adaptive sport.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
James R. Langevin
Democratic Representative
Rhode Island
Cosponsors (7)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Military Personnel Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee
Sports and Recreation
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AthletesCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesDisability and paralysisMilitary personnel and dependentsOlympic gamesVeterans' organizations and recognition