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H.Res. 661 (110th)

Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of African descent ever to fly solo around the world.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

18 September 2007

Last action

11 December 2007 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], David Scott, Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

Subjects

Aviation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Aviation

Summary

Honors the accomplishments of Barrington Irving, the youngest pilot and first African-American to fly solo around the world and founder of Experience Aviation, Inc., a nonprofit organization that inspires youth and minorities to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace. Encourages museums throughout the United States related to aviation, including the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum, to commemorate the historic achievements of Captain Barrington Irving.

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Timeline

  1. 18 September 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1915)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 September 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 September 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 September 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 September 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 31 October 2007

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 31 October 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 31 October 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  9. 15 November 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 158.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 15 November 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-452.

    Source: Committee

  11. 15 November 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-452.

    Source: Committee

  12. 11 December 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 11 December 2007

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H15257-15258)

    Source: Floor

  14. 11 December 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H15257-15258)

    Source: Floor

  15. 11 December 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 661.

    Source: Floor

  16. 11 December 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15257-15259)

    Source: Floor

  17. 11 December 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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Versions

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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