A resolution recognizing the achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to the national defense of the United States and its allies and honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the United States Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate and sustain the Apache.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Senate Resolution 519 is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes the achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to U.S. national defense. The resolution honors the Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate and sustain the Apache helicopter fleet, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Who Benefits and How
This resolution has no substantive policy or economic impact. It is a symbolic gesture that provides recognition to U.S. Army aviation personnel who work with the Apache helicopter program. Indirectly, Boeing (the manufacturer of the Apache helicopter) may receive positive public relations from the formal congressional recognition of their aircraft's military contributions, though the resolution provides no financial benefits or regulatory advantages.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No one bears any burden from this resolution. It is purely ceremonial and does not create any new costs, regulations, requirements, or restrictions for any individuals, businesses, or government entities. There is no taxpayer cost associated with this resolution beyond the minimal administrative expense of transmitting the document to Fort Rucker.
Key Provisions
- Recognizes the AH-64 Apache helicopter's role in U.S. national defense and close air support operations
- Honors Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate the Apache
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Fort Rucker, Alabama
- Creates no new programs, funding, regulations, or requirements
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
A ceremonial resolution recognizing the achievements of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter and honoring the Army personnel who operate and sustain it.
Who Benefits
- US Army Aviation personnel
- Defense contractors (Boeing, manufacturer of Apache helicopters)
- Fort Rucker/Army Aviation Center of Excellence
Key Policy Areas
Defense, Military Affairs, Veterans
Primary Purpose
A ceremonial resolution recognizing the achievements of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter and honoring the Army personnel who operate and sustain it.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Ceremonial recognition of military equipment and personnel with no policy or budgetary impact"
Identified Gains
- US Army Aviation personnel
- Defense contractors (Boeing, manufacturer of Apache helicopters)
- Fort Rucker/Army Aviation Center of Excellence
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended …
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without …
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S263)
Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S8422)
Mr. Kelly (for himself, Mr. Gallego, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Ossoff, …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Senate
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