H. Res. 223 (119th)Bill Overview

Honoring the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and the contributions of Selfridge Air National Guard Base to the military and national security of the United States.

Simple ResolutionArmed Forces and National Security|Armed Forces and National Security
Cosponsors
Support
Bipartisan
Introduced
Mar 14, 2025
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Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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01 · The brief
Plain-English summaryWhat this bill actually does

This House resolution honors the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan. It recounts the base’s history, highlights units and awards (including the Tuskegee Airmen and the 127th Wing), notes local economic and national security roles, and commends recent decisions such as the KC-46A tanker beddown.

Why people may split

Progressives stress environmental and social tradeoffs; conservatives prioritize defense expansion.

Watch point

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a conventional commemorative House resolution that successfully articulates its purpose and contains standard declarative operative clauses.

This House resolution honors the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan.

It recounts the base’s history, highlights units and awards (including the Tuskegee Airmen and the 127th Wing), notes local economic and national security roles, and commends recent decisions such as the KC-46A tanker beddown.

The resolution affirms support for continued cooperation with the Department of Defense and recognizes Michigan’s investments in defense assets and workforce.

Passage2/100

As a House simple resolution, it is an expression of the chamber and does not become law; adoption by the House is likely but not statutory.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a conventional commemorative House resolution that successfully articulates its purpose and contains standard declarative operative clauses. Its textual fragments and typographical/formatting errors reduce polish and clarity but do not alter the symbolic nature of the resolution.

Contention15/100

Progressives stress environmental and social tradeoffs; conservatives prioritize defense expansion.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Local governmentsLocal governments

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Local governmentsAffirms local economic contribution, citing over 4,500 jobs and hundreds of millions in regional activity.
  • Potential benefitHighlights strategic value for northern border and homeland defense, reinforcing basing importance including KC-46 bedd…
  • Potential benefitMay help attract aerospace investment and defense research partnerships with nearby universities and industry.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenThe resolution is symbolic and does not change funding levels or legal authorities.
  • Local governmentsEndorsing expanded basing may raise local concerns about noise, air pollution, and land-use impacts.
  • Local governmentsPrioritizing military investment could be viewed as diverting attention or resources from other local needs.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressives stress environmental and social tradeoffs; conservatives prioritize defense expansion.
Progressive80%

Likely supportive of honoring the base’s history and recognizing the Tuskegee Airmen and local workforce.

However, this persona will express reservations about language encouraging more fighter missions and expanded military investment without discussion of environmental, budgetary, and community oversight concerns.

Leans supportive
Centrist90%

Generally favorable toward a non-binding resolution that honors history and supports a local economic asset.

This persona appreciates bipartisan recognition of service members but wants clarity on costs, mission tradeoffs, and legal/environmental compliance tied to any future expansion.

Leans supportive
Conservative95%

Strongly supportive: this persona views the resolution as appropriate recognition of a historic base, reinforcement of national defense priorities, and validation of local economic and industrial contributions.

Praises KC-46A beddown and calls for continued investment in a robust Air Force.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

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Floor

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President

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Passage likelihood2/100

As a House simple resolution, it is an expression of the chamber and does not become law; adoption by the House is likely but not statutory.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the House will schedule it under suspension calendar promptly
  • Risk of unrelated amendments introducing controversy
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Progressives stress environmental and social tradeoffs; conservatives prioritize defense expansion.

As a House simple resolution, it is an expression of the chamber and does not become law; adoption by the House is likely but not statutory.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a conventional commemorative House resolution that successfully articulates its purpose and contains standard declarative operative clauses. Its textual fragments…

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