CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Addison McDowell (R-NC)

Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the evacuation of Afghanistan, the Gulf war era, and honoring Gulf war era veterans.

H.Res. 1496 · House resolution Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican resolution with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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 commemorates the fifth anniversary of the evacuation of Afghanistan. It recognizes the historical context of various military operations, including Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Inherent Resolve. The text honors the sacrifice of the Armed Forces and allies who served during the Gulf wars. It also pays tribute to those who died facilitating the Afghanistan withdrawal, specifically mentioning 13 members of the Armed Forces. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the millions of Gulf war veterans and their dedication to protecting the Nation.

Yes

  • Scored +5

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

    The resolution specifically honors and recognizes the sacrifice of Gulf war era veterans.

  • Scored +3

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

    The resolution provides symbolic recognition and reaffirms congressional commitment to honoring veterans.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.