← Back to browse
SRES 519 Agreed to

Recognizes the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter's history and combat record and honors the Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate and sustain it.

Official title: 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.

Outcome Agreed to by the Senate
Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions
Senate
Introduced 01-DEC-2025
Referred 01-DEC-2025
Passed 15-JAN-2026
Key points
  • Marks the 50th anniversary of the Apache's first flight on September 30, 1975, and credits it with more than 5.2 million total flight hours, including over 1.3 million combat hours.
  • Lists the Apache's service in conflicts from Operation Desert Storm through Operation Inherent Resolve against the Islamic State.
  • Acknowledges the Apache's role in close air support and precision strike capability and its service with 16 allied and partner nations.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send an enrolled copy of the resolution to the Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
AI-generated from the Agreed to Senate text of 15-JAN-2026 · verify · report an error
Official CRS summary

No CRS summary yet. CRS writes one for most bills, often months after they move.

CRS is the Library of Congress's nonpartisan research office. Check on congress.gov
Committee referrals (1) Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor Mark Kelly (D-AZ) Cosponsors · 6
■ 4 D■ 2 R