CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

John Reed (D-RI)

A resolution designating August 16, 2025, "National Airborne Day".

S.Res. 361 · Senate resolution Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic resolution with 7 Republican cosponsors · See all 15 cosponsors

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5171; text: CR S5009)

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This resolution designates August 16, 2025, as "National Airborne Day." The resolution recognizes the long and honorable history of the United States airborne forces. It highlights the history of the Army Parachute Test Platoon and the first official jump on August 16, 1940. The text acknowledges the various combat, stability, and training operations performed by these units across many conflicts. Finally, it calls on the American people to observe this day with specific activities.

Yes

  • Scored +2

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The resolution honors the history, achievements, and service of paratrooper veterans through a national day of recognition.

  • Scored +2

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The resolution provides a special expression of gratitude and recognition for the members and former members of the United States airborne forces.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.