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HRES 256 109th Congress House Commemorations Armed Forces and National Security Congress Congressional tributes Emergency Management History Iran Iran Hostage Crisis Middle East and North Africa Military history Military operations Military personnel Rescue work Special forces (Military science)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in remembrance of the members of the Armed Forces who perished in the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages being held in Iran and commending all special operations forces personnel currently in service.

Introduced: May 3, 2005 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 21, 2005
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4810)
Jun 21, 2005
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 H4810)
Jun 21, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 256.
Jun 21, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4810-4813)
Jun 21, 2005
Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 3, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 3, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism of the soldiers, airmen, sailors, and Marines who participated in Operation Eagle Claw (the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages in Iran).

Remembers in particular the sacrifice of those who died in that attempt.

Commends all of the Special Operation Forces currently in service.

What's happening now June 21, 2005

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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