S.Res. 130: A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.

115th Congress · introduced 2017-04-07 · International Affairs · Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Where it came from: introduced 2017-04-07 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the official entry of the United States into World War I on April 6, 1917. Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of: (1) the Armed Forces who participated in World War I operations alongside the countries of the Triple Entente, and (2) the Allied Forces who participated such operations alongside France from 1914 until the end of the war. Commends centenary commemorations to honor people from France, the United States, and all countries involved in such war that aim to make future generations aware of the acts of heroism and sacrifice performed by the Armed Forces and the Allies. Recognizes: (1) efforts undertaken by France to preserve the memory and celebrate the legacy of the involvement of the United States during World War I, and (2) plans by the French people to celebrate such anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918. Encourages all countries involved in World War I to participate in the centennial of the Armistice.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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Official text

A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] · 7 cosponsors

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James E. Risch (R-ID), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Gary C. Peters (D-MI), Tim Kaine (D-VA)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] reported raising $579,216 (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
Congress.gov
Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-115sres130.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/115/sres>

Record fed-us-cong115-sres130 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong115 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong115