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Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 27, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
S.Res. 234

A resolution recognizing the Sailors and Marines who sacrificed their lives for ship and shipmates while fighting the devastating 1967 fire onboard USS Forrestal and, during the week of the 50th anniversary of the tragic event, commemorating the efforts of those who survived.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Oct 24, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the USS Forrestal fire.

What just happenedOct 24, 2017

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6773)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
25 cosponsors12 D12 R1 I
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  1. Oct 24, 2017Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6773)

  2. Oct 24, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6773)

  3. Oct 24, 2017Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6773)

  4. Oct 24, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6773)

    Armed Services Committee
  5. Oct 24, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6773)

    Armed Services Committee
  6. Jul 27, 2017IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4433)

    Armed Services Committee
  7. Jul 27, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentOct 24, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the USS Forrestal fire.

Introduced in SenateJul 27, 2017

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the USS Forrestal fire.

A resolution recognizing the Sailors and Marines who sacrificed their lives for ship and s… — Informed