Skip to main content
HRES 857 116th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Asia Commemorative events and holidays Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Intergovernmental relations Japan Military history Military personnel and dependents U.S. history Veterans' organizations and recognition

Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.

Introduced: February 13, 2020 Introduced by: Calvert, Ken Republican · California See on congress.gov
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
This resolution expired with the 116th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Feb 13, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 13, 2020
Introduced in House
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima that began on February 19, 1945, and ended on March 26, 1945, and encourages the people of the United States to honor the veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

What's happening now February 13, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SRES 502 Related bill A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World…
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 1 Republican 2
R
Bost, Mike
Illinois · Feb 26, 2020
 R
Bergman, Jack
Michigan · Feb 13, 2020
Cook, Paul
· Feb 13, 2020
Gallagher, Mike
· Feb 13, 2020
 D
Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Feb 13, 2020
Pence, Greg
· Feb 13, 2020
Taylor, Van
· Feb 13, 2020
VISCLOSKY, PETER
· Feb 13, 2020
Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 857: Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-857/
MLA
"H. Res. 857: Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-857/.
Bluebook (legal)
H. Res. 857, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-857/.
Markdown link
[H. Res. 857: Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-857/)
Report a problem