Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring the service members who fought in World War II and their families, and honoring the service members who are currently serving in combat operations.

Bill: 111-hres-1516
Sponsor: Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
International Affairs
Iraq
Japan
Middle East
Military history
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-14
text: 
Recognizes the service and sacrifices of all of the brave men and women who fought and contributed to American victory in World War II on the 65th anniversary of the end of that war.
 
Honors the families and decedents of those men and women, and the men and women themselves, whose lives were taken in defense of liberty and freedom.
 
Remembers and honors the servicemembers today who are actively fighting for freedom and to protect the American way of life in ongoing combat operations, including Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
 

action_date: 2010-07-20
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the service and sacrifices of all of the brave men and women who fought and contributed to American victory in World War II on the 65th anniversary of the end of that war.
 
Honors the families and decedents of those men and women, and the men and women themselves, whose lives were taken in defense of liberty and freedom.
 
Remembers and honors the servicemembers today who are actively fighting for freedom and to protect the American way of life in ongoing combat operations, including Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 453). (text: CR H5757)
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 453).(text: CR H5757)
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5783-5784)
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1516.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5754-5756)
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-14
text: Introduced in House