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Mike Collins (R-GA)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a "Veterans Appreciation Month" offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to recognize the men and women whose service has protected American freedom for generations.

H.Res. 1204 · House resolution Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 13 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the establishment of a "Veterans Appreciation Month." It coincides with the United States marking 250 years of independence in 2026. The measure suggests that a designated month would provide a way for the nation to recognize service members who have protected American freedom. It aims to create a national moment of recognition and encourage various sectors of society to honor veterans. Additionally, it seeks to increase awareness of the sacrifices made by military families.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The resolution establishes a national month specifically to recognize and honor the service of veterans.

  • Scored +2

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The resolution encourages businesses to participate in a national expression of gratitude through specific identification as military appreciation businesses.

  • Scored +2

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The measure seeks to provide national recognition and appreciation for the service and sacrifices of veterans.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.