Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and reaffirming the United States-Korea alliance.

Bill: 111-hjres-86
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2010-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military history
North Korea
South Korea
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: 
Recognizes the historical importance of the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950.
 
Honors the noble service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that served in Korea since 1950 to the present.
 
Encourages all Americans to participate in commemorative activities to pay solemn tribute to, and to never forget, the veterans of the Korean War.
 
Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Korean War and commemorating National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to its alliance with the Republic of Korea for the betterment of peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula.

action_date: 2010-06-17
text: 
Recognizes the historical importance of the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950.
 
Honors the noble service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that served in Korea since 1950 to the present.
 
Encourages all Americans to participate in commemorative activities to pay solemn tribute to, and to never forget, the veterans of the Korean War.
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to its alliance with the Republic of Korea for the betterment of peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-18
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/16/2010 H4559-4560)
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 6/16/2010 H4559-4560)
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4618)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Faleomavaega objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 86.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4559-4564)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Referred to House Armed Services
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Introduced in House