Recognizing the historic commitment of the United States to the recovery of and full accounting for Americans who are prisoners of war or in a missing status.

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Bill Number

HJRES 18

Introduced

Feb 14, 2005

Latest Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Airborne troops Armed Forces and National Security Army Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes East Asia Guerrilla warfare History Military history Military operations Military personnel Missing in action Philippines Prisoners of war Rescue work World War II

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the: (1) rescue missions carried out by units of the U.S. Army, including the 111th Airborne Division, 60 years ago in the Philippines during World War II; and (2) bravery and courage of the U.S. soldiers and Filipino guerillas who participated in those missions.

Actions

Feb 16, 2005

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H665-669)
Feb 16, 2005

Mr. Franks (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Feb 16, 2005

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 16, 2005

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H665)
Feb 16, 2005

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H665)
Feb 16, 2005

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. J. Res. 18.
Feb 14, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 14, 2005

Introduced in House

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