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H.Res.528 / 112th Congress

Honoring the service and sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 25, 2012

Extends gratitude to the more than 1.5 million members of the U.S. Armed Forces, from both the regular and reserve components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine, who served in Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn.

Recognizes their success in operations against a dangerous and determined enemy.

Recognizes the tremendous personal sacrifice of those who served in such Operations, many of whom were committed to multiple deployments, and the contributions of military families on the home front.

Pays tribute to the 4,486 members who lost their lives in such Operations, and commits to honoring their memory for their courage and sacrifice.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-52] · R–CA

Committees

  • Armed Services Committee
103 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

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