A concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and commending recipients of the Purple Heart for their courageous demonstrations of gallantry and heroism on behalf of the United States.
Latest action · Aug 1, 2007 Held at the desk.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A concurrent resolution must be agreed to by both chambers, but it is not presented to the President and does not become law.
- IntroducedApr 12, 2007
- Agreed to in SenateJul 31, 2007
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Congratulates the Military Order of the Purple Heart on its 75th anniversary as a national organization whose goals are to preserve and sustain the honor of the Armed Forces.
Commends all Purple Heart recipients for their gallantry and heroism on behalf of the United States.
Encourages the people of the United States to learn about the Purple Heart and the honor, courage, and bravery it symbolizes.
Cosponsors 9
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 12, 2007 to Jun 12, 2007, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-NE | Chuck Hagel | Original | Apr 12, 2007 |
| R-ID | Mike Crapo | Apr 23, 2007 | |
| R-ME | Olympia J. Snowe | Apr 23, 2007 | |
| R-PA | Arlen Specter | Apr 24, 2007 | |
| D-OR | Ron Wyden | Apr 24, 2007 | |
| R-MS | Thad Cochran | May 2, 2007 | |
| R-NC | Elizabeth Dole | May 9, 2007 | |
| R-GA | Johnny Isakson | May 21, 2007 | |
| D-AR | Blanche L. Lincoln | Jun 12, 2007 |
Actions 9
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 1, 2007Held at the desk.
- Aug 1, 2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Aug 1, 2007Received in the House.
- Jul 31, 2007Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S10529)
- Jul 31, 2007Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S10529)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCONRES 49 | Concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and commending recipients of the Purple Heart for their courage and sacrifice on behalf of the United States. | Related bill | Aug 3, 2007 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 31, 2007Engrossed in Senate
- Apr 12, 2007Introduced in Senate
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