SRES 53 119th Congress Senate Passed Chamber

A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.

Latest action: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1037; text: 2/4/2025 CR S597-598) · Feb 19, 2025

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Legislative Summary

This resolution recognizes the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing of U.S. troops on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima in 1945 and commemorates the historic raising of the U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi that occurred on February 23, 1945. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the 250th year since the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Independent · IN
Cosponsors (38)
Sen. WarnerSen. BlumenthalSen. SullivanSen. CoonsSen. BoozmanSen. Cortez MastoSen. CramerSen. GallegoSen. CruzSen. Kaine+28 more

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