House Simple Resolution 413
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing the immense gratitude of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism, valor, and sacrifices made by the members of the United States Armed Forces and allied armed forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for their leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.
Active
Passed House on Jun 4, 2019
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
413
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing of the allied forces on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Normandy, France, during World War II.
The resolution
- expresses appreciation to the members of the U.S. and allied forces who participated in the operations, as well as all others who contributed to the success of the operations;
- recognizes the landing as a decisive point in history that led to world leadership and a free people committed to modern liberal democracy and all its tenets;
- recognizes the importance of World War II history and D-Day as symbols of the costs of freedom, the perils of fascism, and the nature of U.S. global alliances and partnerships;
- thanks the young people of the allies for their involvement in events celebrating the anniversary of the Normandy landings;
- calls for expanding educational efforts about the lessons of World War II;
- recognizes the efforts of France and the people of Normandy to preserve the world heritage represented by the Normandy beaches and the sunken material remains of the landings by inscribing these on the UNESCO World Heritage List;
- requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the living veterans of the campaign; and
- calls on the people of the United States to observe the 75th anniversary.
06/10/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E729-730)
06/04/2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/04/2019
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4295-4296)
06/04/2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4295-4296)
06/04/2019
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4295-4296)
06/04/2019
Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
06/04/2019
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
06/04/2019
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
06/04/2019
Mr. Keating asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
05/31/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
05/30/2019
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, 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.
05/30/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:32:27 AM