117-s-2514117th Congress

A bill to rename the Provo Veterans Center in Orem, Utah, as the "Col. Gail S. Halvorsen 'Candy Bomber' Veterans Center".

Sponsored By: Senator Lee, Mike [R-UT]

Became Law

Summary

Renames the Provo Veterans Center in Orem, Utah, the Col. Gail S. Halvorsen 'Candy Bomber' Veterans Center. The law records Halvorsen's biography, noting his Salt Lake City birth, pilot training, Army Air Corps service, and his famed candy drops during the 1948 Berlin Airlift. The designation is symbolic and does not create new programs or authorize funding.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lee, Mike [R-UT]

UT • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 7/28/2021

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 410 • No: 1

house vote • 5/17/2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Yes: 410 • No: 1

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