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Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.

USA115th CongressHRES-253| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2017
Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (3)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Robert E. Latta (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Europe Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the official entry of the United States into World War I on April 6, 1917. Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of: (1) the Armed Forces who participated in World War I operations alongside the countries of the Triple Entente, and (2) the Allied Forces who participated such operations alongside France from 1914 until the end of the war. Commends centenary commemorations to honor people from France, the United States, and all countries involved in such war that aim to make future generations aware of the acts of heroism and sacrifice performed by the Armed Forces and the Allies. Recognizes: (1) efforts undertaken by France to preserve the memory and celebrate the legacy of the involvement of the United States during World War I, and (2) plans by the French people to celebrate such anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918. Encourages all countries involved in World War I to participate in the centennial of the Armistice.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 25, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 115-130
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 25, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 115-130
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 18, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-130: A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.
AlliancesCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional tributesEuropeFranceInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsU.S. history

Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.

USA115th CongressHRES-253| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2017
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the official entry of the United States into World War I on April 6, 1917. Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of: (1) the Armed Forces who participated in World War I operations alongside the countries of the Triple Entente, and (2) the Allied Forces who participated such operations alongside France from 1914 until the end of the war. Commends centenary commemorations to honor people from France, the United States, and all countries involved in such war that aim to make future generations aware of the acts of heroism and sacrifice performed by the Armed Forces and the Allies. Recognizes: (1) efforts undertaken by France to preserve the memory and celebrate the legacy of the involvement of the United States during World War I, and (2) plans by the French people to celebrate such anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918. Encourages all countries involved in World War I to participate in the centennial of the Armistice.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 25, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 115-130
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 25, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 115-130
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 18, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (3)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Robert E. Latta (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Europe Subcommittee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-130: A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional tributesEuropeFranceInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsU.S. history