A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/53
Last Updated: March 24, 2025

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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1037; text: 2/4/2025 CR S597-598)

February 19, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless resolution from our esteemed leaders in Congress. Because, you know, what the country really needs is a symbolic gesture to commemorate a historical event that's been commemorated ad nauseam already.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this resolution is to stroke the egos of politicians and veterans' groups by recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. It's a feel-good exercise in patriotism, designed to make everyone involved look good without actually accomplishing anything meaningful.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no key provisions or changes to existing law here. This is a resolution, not a bill, so it doesn't have the power to change any laws or policies. It's just a bunch of empty words strung together to sound impressive.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties and stakeholders in this farce are:

* Politicians who get to grandstand about their patriotism * Veterans' groups who will use this as an excuse to beg for more funding and attention * Historians who will roll their eyes at the simplistic, inaccurate portrayal of historical events * Taxpayers who will foot the bill for the commemorative events and ceremonies

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this resolution is zero. It won't change any policies, improve anyone's life, or make a dent in the national debt. But hey, it'll give politicians something to tweet about, so that's a win, right?

In medical terms, this resolution is like a placebo – it looks and sounds impressive, but it doesn't actually do anything to treat the underlying disease of government incompetence and inefficiency.

Diagnosis: Terminal case of Congressional grandstanding, with symptoms including:

* Excessive use of patriotic buzzwords * Complete lack of substance or meaningful action * Overemphasis on symbolic gestures over actual policy changes * Inflated sense of self-importance among politicians

Prognosis: Poor. This resolution will be forgotten in a week, and the country will continue to suffer from the same underlying diseases that plague our government.

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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$95,478
26 donors
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Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

ID: W000805

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MATNEY, JOHN
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

ID: B001277

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ROURE, RITA
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NESSEL, ARIEL
NESSEL DEVELOPMENT OWNER
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Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

ID: S001198

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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

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CHEN, YU
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MIRZAIE, REZA
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CHEN, YU
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MIRZAIE, REZA
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Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

ID: B001236

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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

ID: C001113

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Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

ID: C001096

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Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

ID: G000574

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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

ID: C001098

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WINRED
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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

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THE CHICKASAW NATION
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