A resolution recognizing the 80th 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.
SRES 53 is a bipartisan Senate resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the February 19-26, 1945, Battle of Iwo Jima and the iconic U.S. flag-raising on Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945. It honors the service members who fought in the battle - including those who received the Medal of Honor - and recognizes the strategic importance of the victory in ending World War II. The resolution encourages public commemoration through ceremonies and events, while affirming U.S.-Japan reconciliation and honoring veterans' sacrifices. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or direct impact on policy or beneficiaries.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
President
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1037; text: 2/4/2025 CR S597-598)
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 38 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
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State
District
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Todd Young
RRepublican
Co
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
Co
Angus S. King, Jr.
IIndependent
Co
Catherine Cortez Masto
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Sullivan
RRepublican
Co
Deb Fischer
RRepublican
Co
Elizabeth Warren
DDemocratic
Co
Eric Schmitt
RRepublican
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