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House Simple Resolution 253
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 6, 2017
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Republican
Introduced
Apr 6, 2017
Latest Action
May 18, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
253
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Joe Wilson
South Carolina
Democrat
Adam Schiff
California
Democrat
Bill Keating
Massachusetts
Republican
Bob Latta
Ohio
House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
Introduced in House
April 6, 2017
Related Bills (1)
Apr 25, 2017
Passed Senate
8
Sponsorship
Senate Simple Resolution 130
A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.
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Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
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CRS
Actions (3)
05/18/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
04/06/2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
04/06/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:52 PM
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