Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who, as a result of hostile action, mechanical failures, or other problems, were forced to evade or escape enemy capture, were captured but subsequently escaped, or were compelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and even death as a result of their efforts to evade capture or escape.

Bill: 111-hres-925
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2009-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Conflicts and wars
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) aviators who were shot down over or otherwise forced to land in hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture, or were captured but subsequently escaped to return to their units and resume their service to the United States, should be recognized for their extraordinary service; and (2) the Secretaries of the military departments should consider these aviators for appropriate recognition within their branch of the Armed Forces.

action_date: 2010-03-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) aviators who were forced to evade or escape enemy capture, were captured but subsequently escaped to return to their units and resume their service, or were compelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and even death as of a result of their efforts to evade or escape capture should be publicly recognized for their extraordinary service; and (2) the Secretaries of the military departments should consider these aviators for appropriate recognition within their branch of the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 164). (text: CR 3/20/2010 H1778)
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 164).(text: CR 3/20/2010 H1778)
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1854)
action_date: 2010-03-20
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: 2010-03-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 925.
action_date: 2010-03-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1778-1783)
action_date: 2010-03-20
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Introduced in House