Encouraging the United States Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Defense to support a recovery mission for the human remains of the crew killed in the George One crash in Antarctica, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Feb 2008): Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution encourages several U.S. government agencies to support an effort to recover the remains of three crew members who died in a 1946 plane crash in Antarctica. Specifically, it asks the United States Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Defense to provide practical support for a recovery mission. The resolution also states that recovering the remains would benefit the families of the deceased and allow the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum to preserve a piece of naval history.
The bill affects the families of the crew members and potentially the public through historical preservation. It also directs federal agencies to consider supporting this recovery effort. The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2008 and was referred to subcommittees within the Committees on Armed Services, Science and Technology, and Natural Resources. Its current status is that it has been referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Official summary
Encourages the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Department of Defense (DOD) to support a mission to recover the human remains and the makeshift tombstone of the crew of the George One Navy patrol plane that crashed on Thurston Island in Antarctica.
Timeline
29 Feb 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 301 do?
- This concurrent resolution encourages several U.S. government agencies to support an effort to recover the remains of three crew members who died in a 1946 plane crash in Antarctica. Specifically, it asks the United States Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Defense to provide practical support for a recovery mission. The resolution also states that recovering the remains would benefit the families of the deceased and allow the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum to preserve a piece of naval history. The bill affects the families of the crew members and potentially the public through historical preservation. It also directs federal agencies to consider supporting this recovery effort. The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2008 and was referred to subcommittees within the Committees on Armed Services, Science and Technology, and Natural Resources. Its current status is that it has been referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Has H.Con.Res. 301 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 301. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 301?
- H.Con.Res. 301 was sponsored by Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10] (R-IL), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 301?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (29 Feb 2008).
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