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H.J.Res. 18 (109th)

Recognizing the historic commitment of the United States to the recovery of and full accounting for Americans who are prisoners of war or in a missing status.

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Introduced

14 February 2005

Last action

16 February 2005 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Trent Franks, Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45], Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence

Summary

Recognizes the: (1) rescue missions carried out by units of the U.S. Army, including the 111th Airborne Division, 60 years ago in the Philippines during World War II; and (2) bravery and courage of the U.S. soldiers and Filipino guerillas who participated in those missions.

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Timeline

  1. 14 February 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 February 2005

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 16 February 2005

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H665)

    Source: Floor

  6. 16 February 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H665)

    Source: Floor

  7. 16 February 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. J. Res. 18.

    Source: Floor

  8. 16 February 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H665-669)

    Source: Floor

  9. 16 February 2005

    Floor

    Mr. Franks (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

    Source: Floor

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Versions

Documents

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Engrossed in House (text)

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