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Bill115th CongressFiled Aug 2, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
S.Res. 243

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Joseph Leon George should be honored for heroism at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Sep 7, 2017)

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

Honors the heroism of Boatswain's Mate Second Class Joseph Leon George in saving the lives of six sailors on December 7, 1941.

Urges the U.S. Navy to consider revisiting decorating and honoring the heroism of Joseph Leon George in saving the lives of six sailors on December 7, 1941.

What just happenedSep 7, 2017

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
5 cosponsors2 D3 R
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  1. Sep 7, 2017Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  2. Sep 7, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  3. Sep 7, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5024)

    Armed Services Committee
  4. Sep 7, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5024)

    Armed Services Committee
  5. Aug 2, 2017IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4775-4776; text of measure as introduced: CR S4775-4776)

    Armed Services Committee
  6. Aug 2, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 7, 201782

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

Honors the heroism of Boatswain's Mate Second Class Joseph Leon George in saving the lives of six sailors on December 7, 1941.

Urges the U.S. Navy to consider revisiting decorating and honoring the heroism of Joseph Leon George in saving the lives of six sailors on December 7, 1941.

Introduced in SenateAug 2, 2017

Honors the heroism of Boatswain's Mate Second Class Joseph Leon George in saving the lives of six sailors on December 7, 1941.

Urges the U.S. Navy to consider revisiting decorating and honoring the heroism of Joseph Leon George in saving the lives of six sailors on December 7, 1941.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Joseph Leon George should be honored … — Informed