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Expressing support for the designation of March 27, 2025, as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day", and calling on each State, the District of Columbia, and each territory to recognize the Tuskegee Airmen for their heroism, valor, and exemplary service to the Nation.

USA119th CongressHRES-266| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses support for designating March 27, 2025, as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day" to honor the pioneering Black military aviators. It specifically calls on each State, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to recognize the Tuskegee Airmen for their heroism, valor, and exemplary service to the Nation. The resolution highlights that the Tuskegee Airmen, who served in the Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1949, overcame significant adversity and racism while flying over 15,000 combat sorties during World War II. Their contributions included earning numerous medals and inspiring the desegregation of the Armed Forces through their "Double Victory" against fascism abroad and racism at home. This commemoration aims to ensure their courage and bravery are remembered by younger Americans.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-249
Expressing support for the designation of March 23, 2023, as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day", and calling on each State, the District of Columbia, and each territory to recognize the Tuskegee Airmen for their heroism, valor, and exemplary service to the Nation.
Mar 27, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-249
    Expressing support for the designation of March 23, 2023, as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day", and calling on each State, the District of Columbia, and each territory to recognize the Tuskegee Airmen for their heroism, valor, and exemplary service to the Nation.


  • March 27, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Armed Forces and National Security

Expressing support for the designation of March 27, 2025, as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day", and calling on each State, the District of Columbia, and each territory to recognize the Tuskegee Airmen for their heroism, valor, and exemplary service to the Nation.

USA119th CongressHRES-266| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
This resolution expresses support for designating March 27, 2025, as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day" to honor the pioneering Black military aviators. It specifically calls on each State, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to recognize the Tuskegee Airmen for their heroism, valor, and exemplary service to the Nation. The resolution highlights that the Tuskegee Airmen, who served in the Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1949, overcame significant adversity and racism while flying over 15,000 combat sorties during World War II. Their contributions included earning numerous medals and inspiring the desegregation of the Armed Forces through their "Double Victory" against fascism abroad and racism at home. This commemoration aims to ensure their courage and bravery are remembered by younger Americans.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-249
Expressing support for the designation of March 23, 2023, as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day", and calling on each State, the District of Columbia, and each territory to recognize the Tuskegee Airmen for their heroism, valor, and exemplary service to the Nation.
Mar 27, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-249
    Expressing support for the designation of March 23, 2023, as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day", and calling on each State, the District of Columbia, and each territory to recognize the Tuskegee Airmen for their heroism, valor, and exemplary service to the Nation.


  • March 27, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted