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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who, as a result of hostile action, mechanical failures,…

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who, as a result of hostile action, mechanical failures, or other problems, were forced to evade or escape enemy capture, were captured but subsequently escaped, or were compelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and even death as a result of their efforts to evade capture or escape.

Introduced: November 19, 2009 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 21, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1854)
Mar 21, 2010
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 21, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 21, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 164). (text: CR 3/20/2010 H1778)
Mar 20, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 925.
Mar 20, 2010
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 20, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1778-1783)
Mar 20, 2010
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 8, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Nov 19, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov 19, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 21, 2010 House · vote #164 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 426–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) aviators who were forced to evade or escape enemy capture, were captured but subsequently escaped to return to their units and resume their service, or were compelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and even death as of a result of their efforts to evade or escape capture should be publicly recognized for their extraordinary service; and (2) the Secretaries of the military departments should consider these aviators for appropriate recognition within their branch of the Armed Forces.

What's happening now March 21, 2010

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

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 925: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who, as a result of hostile action, mechanical failures, or other problems, were forced to evade or escape enemy capture, were captured but subsequently escaped, or were compelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and even death as a result of their efforts to evade capture or escape.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-925/
MLA
"H. Res. 925: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who, as a result of hostile action, mechanical failures, or other problems, were forced to evade or escape enemy capture, were captured but subsequently escaped, or were compelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and even death as a result of their efforts to evade capture or escape.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-925/.
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H. Res. 925, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-925/.
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[H. Res. 925: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who, as a result of hostile action, mechanical failures, or other problems, were forced to evade or escape enemy capture, were captured but subsequently escaped, or were compelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and even death as a result of their efforts to evade capture or escape.](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-925/)
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