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H.Res. 925 (111th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who, as a result of hostile action, mechanical failures, or other problems, were forced to evade or escape enemy capture, were captured but subsequently escaped, or were compelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and even death as a result of their efforts to evade capture or escape.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 November 2009

Last action

21 March 2010 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Boccieri, John A. [D-OH-16], Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Murphy, Scott [D-NY-20], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]

Subjects

Defence

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6 June 2025

Defence

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) aviators who were shot down over or otherwise forced to land in hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture, or were captured but subsequently escaped to return to their units and resume their service to the United States, should be recognized for their extraordinary service; and (2) the Secretaries of the military departments should consider these aviators for appropriate recognition within their branch of the Armed Forces.

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Timeline

  1. 19 November 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 November 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 November 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 December 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 March 2010

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  6. 20 March 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 925.

    Source: Floor

  7. 20 March 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1778-1783)

    Source: Floor

  8. 20 March 2010

    Floor

    Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  9. 21 March 2010

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 March 2010

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 March 2010

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 164). (text: CR 3/20/2010 H1778)

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 March 2010

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 164).(text: CR 3/20/2010 H1778)

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 March 2010

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1854)

    Source: Floor

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