Recognizing and honoring the Americans troops who gave their lives on D-Day at the Battle of Normandy.
Latest action · Jun 2, 2009 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 2, 2009
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Honors the American troops who gave their lives in the Battle of Normandy (World War II).
Recognizes the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings at Normandy, France.
Expresses gratitude to the "greatest generation" of Americans who fearlessly fought for freedom.
Cosponsors 8
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 2, 2009.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-SC | Bob Inglis | Original | Jun 2, 2009 |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Original | Jun 2, 2009 |
| R-FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | Original | Jun 2, 2009 |
| D-GU | Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Original | Jun 2, 2009 |
| R-NY | Peter T. King | Original | Jun 2, 2009 |
| D-TN | Steve Cohen | Original | Jun 2, 2009 |
| R-MI | Thaddeus G. McCotter | Original | Jun 2, 2009 |
| R-FL | Thomas J. Rooney | Original | Jun 2, 2009 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 2, 2009Introduced in House
- Jun 2, 2009Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 259 | Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and c | Related bill | Jun 2, 2009 |
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- Jun 2, 2009Introduced in House
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