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US SRes241
US SRes241A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
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Introduced
08/01/2017
08/01/2017
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. Supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
AI Summary
This Resolution officially supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day, which is observed on August 7th. It acknowledges the historical significance of the Purple Heart Medal, established by General George Washington during the Revolutionary War as the Badge of Military Merit, and its reauthorization in 1932 as the oldest U.S. military decoration still in use. The resolution highlights that the Purple Heart Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who are killed or wounded in action or as prisoners of war, and it encourages all Americans to learn about the medal's history, honor its recipients, and participate in events that show support for those who have earned this prestigious award.
Sponsors (32)
Susan Collins (R)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Cory Booker (D),
John Boozman (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Thad Cochran (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Joe Donnelly (D),
Joni Ernst (R),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Al Franken (D),
Orrin Hatch (R),
Dean Heller (R),
James Inhofe (R),
Johnny Isakson (R),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
Joe Manchin (I),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jerry Moran (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Bill Nelson (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jim Risch (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Jon Tester (D),
John Thune (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4673; consideration: CR S4695; text of measure as introduced: CR S4673-4674) (on 08/01/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/241/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres241/BILLS-115sres241ats.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres241/BILLS-115sres241ats.pdf.pdf |
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