SRES 797 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution designating August 16, 2024, as "National Airborne Day".

SRES 797 designates August 16, 2024, as National Airborne Day to honor the history and contributions of U.S. airborne forces, commemorating the first official U.S. Army parachute jump on August 16, 1940. The resolution calls on the American public to observe the day with ceremonies and activities recognizing airborne forces' legacy in military operations from World War II through modern conflicts. This is a symbolic, non-binding designation with no direct legal or financial impact on specific groups.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

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Aug 2024

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Aug 2024

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Introduced Aug 1, 2024 Last action Aug 1, 2024

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Aug 1, 2024

Introduced

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5836; text: CR S5788)

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Aug 1, 2024

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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5836; text: CR S5788)

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Aug 1, 2024

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1 primary · 21 co-sponsors