Congress 110 - HRES 661 - Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of African descent ever to fly solo around the world.

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Aerospace industries Aircraft pilots Arts, Culture, Religion Blacks Career education Commemorations Commerce Congressional tributes Labor and Employment Minorities Museums Nonprofit organizations Private aviation Smithsonian Institution Social Welfare Transportation and Public Works

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(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on November 15, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors the accomplishments of Barrington Irving, the youngest pilot and first African-American to fly solo around the world and founder of a nonprofit organization that inspires youth and minorities to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace.

Encourages museums throughout the United States related to aviation to commemorate the historic achievements of Captain Barrington Irving.

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Dec 11, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H15257-15258)
Dec 11, 2007

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H15257-15258)
Dec 11, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 661.
Dec 11, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15257-15259)
Dec 11, 2007

Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Nov 15, 2007

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 158.
Nov 15, 2007

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-452.
Oct 31, 2007

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 31, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 31, 2007

Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
Sep 19, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Sep 18, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 18, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1915)
Sep 18, 2007

Introduced in House

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