Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's "Great White Fleet," launched by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 16, 1907, from Hampton Roads, Virginia, and returning there on February 22, 1909.

Bill: 110-hconres-261
Sponsor: Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2]
Introduced: 2007-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alliances
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Coast guard
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
History
Marines
Military history
Military personnel
Military strategy
Naval operations
Navy
Roosevelt (Theodore) Administration
Special days
Warships

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-15
text: 
 Commemorates the wisdom of President Theodore Roosevelt in developing and launching the Great White Fleet.
 
Supports a one-time designation of a day to celebrate the 100th centennial of the Great White Fleet and the special role it played in building enduring friendships with important allies and partner nations.
 
Commends efforts by the Department of the Navy to: (1) maintain and strengthen our cooperative partnerships with foreign nations; (2) safeguard our Nation's interests in the maritime domain; and (3) lead the development of a Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower.
 
Honors the sacrifices made and services rendered by the servicemembers of the Navy, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard, and the civilians who constitute our maritime services.

action_date: 2007-12-11
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 Commemorates the wisdom of President Theodore Roosevelt in developing and launching the Great White Fleet.

Supports a one-time designation of a day to celebrate the 100th centennial of the Great White Fleet and the special role it played in building enduring friendships with important allies and partner nations.

Commends efforts by the Department of the Navy to: (1) maintain and strengthen our cooperative partnerships with foreign nations; (2) safeguard our nation's interests in the maritime domain; and (3) lead the development of a Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower.

Honors the sacrifices made and services rendered by the servicemembers of the Navy, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard, and the civilians who constitute our maritime services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-12-12
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H15250-15251)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H15250-15251)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 261.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15250-15252)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Mrs. Boyda (KS) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-15
text: Introduced in House