Commemorating the 70th anniversary and commending the brave men of the 17th Bombardment Group (Medium) who became known as the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders" for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombing of Tokyo on April 18, 1942.

Summary

Commends the 5 living and 80 original members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for their participation in the Tokyo, Japan, bombing raid of April 18, 1942. Recognizes the valor, skill, and courage of the Raiders that proved invaluable to the eventual defeat of Japan during the Second World War. Acknowledges that the actions of the Raiders helped to forge an enduring example of heroism in the face of uncertainty for the Army Air Corps of the Second World War, the future of the Air Force, and the United States as a whole.

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Timeline

1. 16 April 2012

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2326)

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2. 16 April 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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3. 2 August 2012

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6010-6011)

   Source: Floor

4. 2 August 2012

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6011)

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 2 August 2012 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 16 April 2012 · Official file

Documents

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 2 August 2012

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 2 August 2012

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 2 August 2012

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 April 2012

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 16 April 2012

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 16 April 2012

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Sponsors

• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Patty Murray · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] · D · Cosponsor
• John Cornyn · R · Cosponsor
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