SRES 539 United States Senate · 119th Congress

A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed around the world.

This resolution (SRES 539) commemorates the 80th anniversary of Stars and Stripes' continuous operations in the Pacific, beginning in 1945. It honors the publication's role as a "hometown newspaper" providing news and morale support to U.S. military personnel, civilian employees, and their families stationed worldwide. The resolution recognizes Stars and Stripes' historical service since World War II, including its adaptation to digital platforms reaching 1.4 million daily readers. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new policies or alter existing laws.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Dec 2025
House Passage
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Introduced Dec 9, 2025 Last action Dec 9, 2025
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Dec 9, 2025
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8580)
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Dec 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Dec 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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