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A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and valor by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.

Introduced: April 2, 2019 Introduced by: Boozman, John Republican · Arkansas See on congress.gov
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Jun 4, 2019
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3199-3200; text: CR S3199-3200)
Jun 4, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3199-3200; text: CR S3199-3200)
May 23, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.
May 23, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
May 22, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Apr 2, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2193)
Apr 2, 2019
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing of the allied forces on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Normandy, France, during World War II.

The resolution

  • expresses appreciation to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in the operations,
  • thanks the young people of Normandy and the United States for their involvement in events celebrating the anniversary of the Normandy landings,
  • recognizes the efforts of France and the people of Normandy to preserve the world heritage represented by the Normandy beaches and the sunken material remains of the landings by inscribing these on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and
  • requests the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the 75th anniversary.
What's happening now June 4, 2019

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3199-3200; text: CR S3199-3200)

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