SRES 53

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.

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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Sen. Todd Young [R-IN]
Cosponsors
38
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Introduced
2025-02-04
Latest action
2025-02-19: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1037; text: 2/4/2025 CR S597-598)

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-02-19: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1037; text: 2/4/2025 CR S597-598)
  • 2025-02-19: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2025-02-19: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2025-02-19: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2025-02-04: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.