Bill · S.Res. 361· Senate(119-SRES-361)

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

Age: 77 years

Rhode Island

Introduced: 7/31/2025
Last activity: 7/31/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5171; text: CR S5009)
Sponsored by: John Reed
Cosponsors: - 7 - 7

Armed Forces and National Security

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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.

This bill has been officially recorded and is now part of the legislative history.

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

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The resolution honors the history, achievements, and service of paratrooper veterans through a national day of recognition.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The resolution provides a special expression of gratitude and recognition for the members and former members of the United States airborne forces.