US SR247 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on August 5 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-08-05 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6405)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on August 5 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-08-05 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6405)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution commemorating and honoring the actions of President Harry S. Truman and the crews of the Enola Gay and Bockscar in using the atomic bomb to bring World War II to an end. Commemorates and honors: (1) the decision of President Harry S. Truman to use atomic bombs against Japan to bring an end to World War II; and (2) the actions by the crews of the Enola Gay and the Bockscar in carrying out missions against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively, that accomplished tactical objectives and saved the lives of U.S. citizens.
Title
A resolution commemorating and honoring the actions of President Harry S. Truman and the crews of the Enola Gay and Bockscar in using the atomic bomb to bring World War II to an end.
Sponsors
Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-08-05 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6405) |
Subjects
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
International affairs
Japan
Military history
Military operations and strategy
Nuclear weapons
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
International affairs
Japan
Military history
Military operations and strategy
Nuclear weapons
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/247/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres247/BILLS-114sres247is.pdf |