US SR418 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-4)
Status: Introduced on April 16 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-08-02 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6011)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Recognizes the valor, skill, and courage of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders that proved invaluable to the eventual defeat of Japan during the Second World War. Acknowledges that the actions of the Raiders helped to forge an enduring example of heroism in the face of uncertainty for the Army Air Force of the Second World War, the future of the Air Force, and the United States as a whole. Commends the 5 living members and 80 original members of the Raiders for their participation in the Tokyo, Japan, bombing raid of April 18, 1942.

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Title

Commemorating the 70th anniversary and commending the brave men of the 17th Bombardment Group (Medium) who became known as the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders" for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombing of Tokyo on April 18, 1942.

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-08-02SenateResolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6011)
2012-08-02SenateS.AMDT.2778 Amendment SA 2778 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2012-08-02SenateS.AMDT.2778 Amendment SA 2778 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Brown OH. (consideration: CR S6010; text: CR S6010)To amend the title.
2012-08-02SenateS.AMDT.2777 Amendment SA 2777 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2012-08-02SenateS.AMDT.2777 Amendment SA 2777 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Brown OH. (consideration: CR S6010; text: CR S6010)In the nature of a substitute, to the preamble.
2012-08-02SenateS.AMDT.2776 Amendment SA 2776 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2012-08-02SenateS.AMDT.2776 Amendment SA 2776 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Brown OH. (consideration: CR S6010; text: CR S6010)In the nature of a substitute.
2012-08-02SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6010-6011)
2012-04-16SenateReferred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2326)

Same As/Similar To

HR777 (Same As) 2012-10-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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