A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.

Bill: 115-sres-130
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2017-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
International organizations and cooperation
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the official entry of the United States into World War I on April 6, 1917.
 
Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of: (1) the Armed Forces who participated in World War I operations alongside the countries of the Triple Entente, and (2) the Allied Forces who participated such operations alongside France from 1914 until the end of the war.
 
Commends centenary commemorations to honor people from France, the United States, and all countries involved in such war that aim to make future generations aware of the acts of heroism and sacrifice performed by the Armed Forces and the Allies.
 
Recognizes: (1) efforts undertaken by France to preserve the memory and celebrate the legacy of the involvement of the United States during World War I, and (2) plans by the French people to celebrate such anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918.
 
Encourages all countries involved in World War I to participate in the centennial of the Armistice.

action_date: 2017-04-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the official entry of the United States into World War I on April 6, 1917.
 
Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of: (1) the Armed Forces who participated in World War I operations alongside the countries of the Triple Entente, and (2) the Allied Forces who participated such operations alongside France from 1914 until the end of the war.
 
Commends centenary commemorations to honor people from France, the United States, and all countries involved in such war that aim to make future generations aware of the acts of heroism and sacrifice performed by the Armed Forces and the Allies.
 
Recognizes: (1) efforts undertaken by France to preserve the memory and celebrate the legacy of the involvement of the United States during World War I, and (2) plans by the French people to celebrate such anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918.
 
Encourages all countries involved in World War I to participate in the centennial of the Armistice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2535-2536)
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2535-2536)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2460)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate