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MS HC2

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

3/29/2019

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges President Trump to permanently cancel the planned 2019 military parade scheduled for Washington, D.C.

  • Cites projected costs of $92 million for the parade, which exceeds original budget expectations significantly.

  • Recommends redirecting parade funding to fully finance the Department of Veterans Affairs and improve care for military troops and their families.

  • References support from the American Legion, which stated the funds would be better spent on veteran care rather than a parade.

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to President Trump, members of Congress, the Mississippi Legislature, and the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

Resident Trump; urge to cancel military parade and use monies to help the veterans.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/29/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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