Bill · S.Res. 127· Senate(119-SRES-127)
A resolution honoring the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and the contributions of Selfridge Air National Guard Base to the Armed Forces and national security of the United States.
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 3/14/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S1781)
- Sponsored by
- Gary Peters
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors the 108th anniversary of the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan. It recognizes the base's historical significance, including its role as a site for the Tuskegee Airmen and its various military transfers. The document highlights the base's contribution to national security, specifically regarding northern border security and homeland defense. It also notes the base's economic impact through job support and revenue generation for surrounding areas. Finally, the resolution commends the personnel at the base and reinforces the commitment of the Armed Forces to the facility.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The base is cited as a key center for protecting and securing the northern border.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The base is noted to support over 4,500 jobs and contributes to the local economy.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+3
The base generates hundreds of millions of dollars for surrounding cities and townships.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Support: The base generates hundreds of millions of dollars for surrounding cities and townships and supports over 4,500 jobs. (Whereas clauses regarding economic impact)
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National Security: The base serves as a key center for security operations to protect the northern border and provides strategic location for homeland defense. (Whereas clauses regarding security operations and northern border security)
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Research and Innovation: The base is surrounded by premier institutions of higher education and has space and resources to become a hub for defense and aerospace research and innovation. (Whereas clause regarding higher education and research)
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Career and Mission Growth: Opportunities for investment in aerospace and more fighter missions are noted to keep the base successful. (Whereas clause regarding aerospace investment)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Racial Equity+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S1781)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Elissa SlotkinDemocrat · Michigan