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US HRes255

US HRes255
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of United States Special Operations Command.


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Introduced
04/06/2017
In Committee
04/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Commemorating the 30th anniversary of United States Special Operations Command. Commemorates the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Special Operations Command by honoring the U.S. Special Operations Forces community for their service and commitment to keeping the United States safe.

AI Summary

This Resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), which was established on April 16, 1987, as an elite fighting force drawn from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. USSOCOM, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is comprised of four service-component commands—Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force—and various sub-unified commands, including specialized units like the Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Air Force Commandos, and Marine Raiders. These forces undertake a wide range of critical missions to protect the United States, such as counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and direct action, often operating in classified environments. The Resolution specifically honors the approximately 70,000 personnel and their families within the USSOCOM community for their unparalleled heroism, skill, and patriotism, acknowledging their growing responsibilities and central role in national defense, and recognizing their commitment to keeping the United States safe.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. (on 04/12/2017)

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