Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in remembrance of the members of the Armed Forces who perished in the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages being held in Iran and commending all special operations forces personnel currently in service.

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jun 21, 2005

Recognizes the bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism of the soldiers, airmen, sailors, and Marines who participated in Operation Eagle Claw (the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages in Iran).

Remembers in particular the sacrifice of those who died in that attempt.

Commends all of the Special Operation Forces currently in service.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3] · R–NJ

Committees

Armed Services Committee

13 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Jun 21, 2005
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4810)
Jun 21, 2005
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4810)
Jun 21, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 256.
Jun 21, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4810-4813)
Jun 21, 2005
Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 3, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 3, 2005
Introduced in House
May 3, 2005
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Res.256 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.256, 109th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in remembrance of the 
members of the Armed Forces who perished in the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages being held in Iran and commending all special operations forces personnel currently in service.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/256

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2005-06-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres256/BILLS-109hres256eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.Res.256 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.256, 109th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in remembrance of the 
members of the Armed Forces who perished in the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages being held in Iran and commending all special operations forces personnel currently in service.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/256

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2005-06-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres256/BILLS-109hres256eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.256 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.256, 109th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in remembrance of the 
members of the Armed Forces who perished in the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages being held in Iran and commending all special operations forces personnel currently in service.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/256

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2005-06-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres256/BILLS-109hres256eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.256 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.256, 109th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in remembrance of the 
members of the Armed Forces who perished in the April 24, 1980, rescue attempt of the American hostages being held in Iran and commending all special operations forces personnel currently in service.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/256

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2005-06-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/hres256/BILLS-109hres256eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.256 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.