US SR130 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on April 7 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-04-25 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 7 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-04-25 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I. Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the official entry of the United States into World War I on April 6, 1917. Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of: (1) the Armed Forces who participated in World War I operations alongside the countries of the Triple Entente, and (2) the Allied Forces who participated such operations alongside France from 1914 until the end of the war. Commends centenary commemorations to honor people from France, the United States, and all countries involved in such war that aim to make future generations aware of the acts of heroism and sacrifice performed by the Armed Forces and the Allies. Recognizes: (1) efforts undertaken by France to preserve the memory and celebrate the legacy of the involvement of the United States during World War I, and (2) plans by the French people to celebrate such anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918. Encourages all countries involved in World War I to participate in the centennial of the Armistice.
Title
A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.
Sponsors
Sen. John Boozman [R-AR] | Sen. James Risch [R-ID] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. Bill Cassidy [R-LA] |
Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Sen. Pat Roberts [R-KS] | Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] | Sen. Tim Kaine [D-VA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-04-25 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
2017-04-25 | Senate | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2535-2536) |
2017-04-07 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2460) |
Same As/Similar To
HR253 (Related) 2017-05-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Subjects
Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. history
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. history