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H.J.Res. 98 (105th)

To recognize Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the United States Navy.

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Introduced

28 October 1997

Last action

17 November 1997 · Committee

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

PETER KING, Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-9], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26], Richard Neal, Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27], ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24]

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Source updated

6 June 2025

Summary

Recognizes Commodore John Barry as the first, and therefore senior, flag officer of the U.S. Navy.

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Timeline

  1. 28 October 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on National Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 October 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 October 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 November 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 November 1997

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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