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- S.RES.243
S.RES.243: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Joseph Leon George should be honored for heroism at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941.
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 2, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 7, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Agreed to Senate - Sept. 7, 2017
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 2, 2017
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the heroism of Boatswain's Mate Second Class Joseph Leon George in saving the lives of six sailors on December 7, 1941. Urges the U.S. Navy to consider revisiting decorating and honoring the heroism of Joseph Leon George in saving the lives of six sailors on December 7, 1941.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 7, 2017 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sept. 7, 2017 |
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5024) |
| Aug. 2, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4775-4776; text of measure as introduced: CR S4775-4776)
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| Aug. 2, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) |