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119-sres-836119th Congress

A resolution designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day".

Sponsored By: Senator Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

Passed Senate

Summary

Designates August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day." It is a ceremonial recognition that honors the history and service of U.S. airborne forces, tracing origins to the Army's first official parachute jump on August 16, 1940, noting major airborne divisions and service in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, later conflicts, post-9/11 operations, and recent developments like the 2022 reactivation of the 11th Airborne Division, and it calls on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

AK • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 8/6/2026

  • Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

    ME • I

    Sponsored 8/6/2026

  • Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 8/6/2026

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 8/6/2026

  • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 8/6/2026

  • Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 8/6/2026

  • Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 8/6/2026

  • Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 8/6/2026

  • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 8/6/2026

  • Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

    AK • R

    Sponsored 8/6/2026

  • Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 8/6/2026

  • Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 8/6/2026

  • Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 8/6/2026

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