SCONRES 33 · 111th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor the crew of the USS Mason DE-529 who fought and served during World War II.

Introduced 2009-07-21· Sponsored by Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL]· Senate

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Latest: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.(2009-09-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. Postal Service should issue a postage stamp honoring the crew of the USS Mason DE-529 (the only World War II U.S. Navy destroyer with a predominantly black enlisted crew) who fought and served during World War II.; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats