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

Introduced: September 18, 2007 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Encourages museums throughout the United States related to aviation, including the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum, to commemorate the historic achievements of Captain Barrington Irving.

What's happening now December 11, 2007

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

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