A resolution recognizing December 17 as "Wright Brothers Day" and commemorating the 120th anniversary of the first powered flight.
This resolution (SRES 513) recognizes December 17, 2023, as Wright Brothers Day and commemorates the 120th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first powered flight on December 17, 1903. It formally honors Orville and Wilbur Wright's achievement, which launched modern aviation and remains foundational to flight technology. The resolution calls on all Americans to observe the day through appropriate programs and ceremonies, consistent with the permanent designation established by law in 1963. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups, as it is purely a commemorative resolution.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Dec 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced Dec 18, 2023
Last action Dec 18, 2023
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Dec 18, 2023
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6029; text: CR S6024)
upper
Dec 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Dec 18, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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