Concurrent resolution commending the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any United States ground combat military unit in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Oct 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives bill, H.Con.Res. 185, would formally commend the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard. The resolution specifically acknowledges their completion of what is described as the longest continuous deployment by any U.S. ground combat unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom. It also recognizes their achievements and service.
The bill affects members of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, their families, and their employers by offering national recognition. It details various operational accomplishments during their deployment, including logistical patrols, convoy security, and the discovery of improvised explosive devices, as well as humanitarian efforts such as supporting reconstruction projects and assisting in the creation of local Iraqi newspapers.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2007, the resolution was passed by the House and then sent to the Senate. It was subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services in October 2007. If approved by the Senate, the resolution would direct the Clerk of the House to send a copy to the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard.
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Timeline
2 Oct 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 185 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives bill, H.Con.Res. 185, would formally commend the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard. The resolution specifically acknowledges their completion of what is described as the longest continuous deployment by any U.S. ground combat unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom. It also recognizes their achievements and service. The bill affects members of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, their families, and their employers by offering national recognition. It details various operational accomplishments during their deployment, including logistical patrols, convoy security, and the discovery of improvised explosive devices, as well as humanitarian efforts such as supporting reconstruction projects and assisting in the creation of local Iraqi newspapers. Introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2007, the resolution was passed by the House and then sent to the Senate. It was subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services in October 2007. If approved by the Senate, the resolution would direct the Clerk of the House to send a copy to the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard.
- Has H.Con.Res. 185 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 185. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 185?
- H.Con.Res. 185 was sponsored by Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] (D-MN), with 38 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 185?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (2 Oct 2007).
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