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To confer status as an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces on Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope.

Public Law 105-67 · H.J.Res. 75 · 105th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Oct 30, 1997 · Commemorations

Sponsor: Rep. Robert Stump (R-AZ-3)

Cosponsors (280): Rep. Neil Abercrombie,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Extends congressional gratitude to Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope for his accomplishments and service on behalf of U.S. military service members. Confers upon Mr. Hope the status of an honorary veteran of the U.S. armed forces.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.

  1. Oct 30, 1997Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 105-67.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 22, 1997PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Sep 9, 1997FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Sep 5, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
  6. Jun 12, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
  7. Jun 4, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
  8. Jun 3, 1997FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  9. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
  10. FloorFloor · Mr. Stump moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
  11. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. May 21, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. Apr 30, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Veterans' Affairs Committee
  14. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.