Honoring the heroic service and sacrifice of the glider pilots of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Mar 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 42, would formally recognize and honor the approximately 6,500 glider pilots of the United States Army Air Forces who served during World War II. It aims to commemorate their service, particularly their landings behind enemy lines in unarmed gliders during eight specific missions, and acknowledge the sacrifices they made.
The resolution affects the legacy of these World War II veterans by calling for their heroic actions and contributions to be remembered and taught to future generations. It does not propose any new programs or provide direct benefits.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on January 23, 2007, H.Con.Res. 42 was passed by the House and subsequently received by the Senate on March 21, 2007. It was then referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services, where it awaits further action.
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Timeline
21 Mar 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 42 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 42, would formally recognize and honor the approximately 6,500 glider pilots of the United States Army Air Forces who served during World War II. It aims to commemorate their service, particularly their landings behind enemy lines in unarmed gliders during eight specific missions, and acknowledge the sacrifices they made. The resolution affects the legacy of these World War II veterans by calling for their heroic actions and contributions to be remembered and taught to future generations. It does not propose any new programs or provide direct benefits. Introduced in the House of Representatives on January 23, 2007, H.Con.Res. 42 was passed by the House and subsequently received by the Senate on March 21, 2007. It was then referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services, where it awaits further action.
- Has H.Con.Res. 42 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 42. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 42?
- H.Con.Res. 42 was sponsored by Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] (D-NY), with 31 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 42?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (21 Mar 2007).
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