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A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.

Introduced: April 7, 2017 Introduced by: Boozman, John Republican · Arkansas See on congress.gov

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Apr 25, 2017

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Apr 25, 2017

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Apr 25, 2017

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2535-2536)

Apr 25, 2017

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2535-2536)

Apr 7, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2460)

Apr 7, 2017

Introduced in Senate

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the official entry of the United States into World War I on April 6, 1917.

Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of: (1) the Armed Forces who participated in World War I operations alongside the countries of the Triple Entente, and (2) the Allied Forces who participated such operations alongside France from 1914 until the end of the war.

Commends centenary commemorations to honor people from France, the United States, and all countries involved in such war that aim to make future generations aware of the acts of heroism and sacrifice performed by the Armed Forces and the Allies.

Recognizes: (1) efforts undertaken by France to preserve the memory and celebrate the legacy of the involvement of the United States during World War I, and (2) plans by the French people to celebrate such anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918.

Encourages all countries involved in World War I to participate in the centennial of the Armistice.

What's happening now April 25, 2017

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Cosponsors 6

Baldwin, Tammy

Wisconsin · Apr 7, 2017

Cassidy, Bill

Louisiana · Apr 7, 2017

Coons, Christopher A.

Delaware · Apr 7, 2017

Kaine, Tim

Virginia · Apr 7, 2017

Peters, Gary C.

Michigan · Apr 7, 2017

Risch, James E.

Idaho · Apr 7, 2017

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