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Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney.
Summary
This House resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney, founded in 1925 by Frederick Rentschler, which revolutionized aviation through the development of the air-cooled Wasp engine. The resolution honors Pratt & Whitney's century of contributions to aviation advancement, national defense, and safe air travel through aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military, and business use. It acknowledges the skilled workforce in Connecticut—including machinists, engineers, technicians, and veterans—whose work has been central to the company's success over the past hundred years. The resolution commends Pratt & Whitney's investments in workforce development, manufacturing, sustainability, and community partnerships in Connecticut and encourages citizens to recognize the company's contributions to the state and nation.
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Sponsor (1)
4 cosponsors
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to John B. Larson’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- DATA MAIL $16,500
- HARTFORD HEALTHCARE $11,600
- HARTFORD DISTRIBUTORS $9,600
- SEAN N. PARKER FOUNDATION $6,600
- NOT APPLICABLE $6,600
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for John B. Larson → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Aug 1, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- Aug 1, 2025 Submitted in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
August 1, 2025
Mr. Larson of Connecticut (for himself, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Courtney, Mr. Himes, and Mrs. Hayes) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
RESOLUTION
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney.
Whereas 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding in 1925 of Pratt & Whitney by Frederick Rentschler, whose vision revolutionized aviation with the creation of the dependable air-cooled Wasp engine; Whereas Pratt & Whitney, headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, has since become a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military, and business aircraft, and helicopters; Whereas Pratt & Whitney has contributed to every major advancement in powered flight over the past century, helping to drive innovation, support national defense, and enable safe, efficient air travel around the world; Whereas, for the 100 years since 1925, the people of Connecticut have been at the heart of the success of Pratt & Whitney, including machinists, engineers, technicians, veterans, and countless other skilled employees whose dedication and ingenuity continue to power the future of aviation; and Whereas the continued investment of Pratt & Whitney in workforce development, manufacturing, sustainability, and community partnership has strengthened the economy and aerospace leadership of Connecticut: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) proudly celebrates the achievements and legacy of Pratt & Whitney, recognizing a century of excellence in engineering, innovation, and public service;
(2) commends and thanks the countless skilled employees, past and present, who have been the bedrock of Pratt & Whitney’s success, including machinists, engineers, technicians, and veterans; and
(3) encourages all citizens to join in honoring the extraordinary contributions of this iconic company to the State of Connecticut, the United States, and the world. <all>
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