H.Res. 421 — Honoring the trailblazing accomplishments of the "Mercury 13" women, whose efforts in the early 1960s demonstrated the capabilities of American women to undertake the human exploration of space.

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Recognizes and honors the contributions of the "Mercury 13 women": Myrtle Cagle, Geraldyn "Jerrie" Cobb, Jan Dietrich, Marion Dietrich, Mary Wallace "Wally" Funk, Jane Briggs Hart, Jean Hixson, Gene Nora Stumbough Jessen, Irene Leverton, Sarah Lee Gorelick Ratley, Bernice Trimble Steadman, Geraldine "Jerri" Sloan Truhill, and Rhea Hurrle Allison Woltman.

Encourages young women to follow in the footsteps of those women and pursue careers of excellence in aviation and astronautics, as well as in engineering and science.

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2007-05-21
Introduced in House
2007-05-21
Introduced in House
2007-05-21
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
2007-06-06
Mr. Wu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2007-06-06
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6019-6021)
2007-06-06
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 421.
2007-06-06
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6020)
2007-06-06
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6020)
2007-06-06
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Honoring the trailblazing accomplishments of the "Mercury 13" women, whose efforts in the early 1960s demonstrated the capabilities of American women to undertake the human exploration of space.

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