Donald Davis (D-NC)
Recognizing and celebrating "National Salvation Army Week" on May 12 through May 18, 2025.
A Democratic resolution with no 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
- Introduced
- 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 recognizes and celebrates "National Salvation Army Week" from May 12 through May 18, 2025. It highlights the Salvation Army's long history of providing social services such as disaster relief, food assistance, and shelter. The resolution notes that the organization serves over 27,000,000 Americans annually. It also mentions the impact of the Red Kettle Campaign which raises funds for those in need. Finally, the House of Representatives intends to commend the organization and encourage citizens to participate in acts of service and generosity.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +1
Would children be better off under this?
The bill mentions the Salvation Army's involvement in youth development initiatives.
- Scored +1
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The resolution recognizes the Salvation Army's service to seniors.
- Scored +1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill highlights services such as food assistance and shelter provided to those in need.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Essential Services: The bill recognizes the Salvation Army's role in providing disaster relief, food assistance, shelter, rehabilitation programs, and youth development initiatives, which support vulnerable populations (Whereas clauses).
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Support for Vulnerable Populations: The resolution notes that the organization offers support to individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, seniors, and human trafficking survivors (Whereas clauses).
agrees that the Salvation Army's work addresses poverty, hunger, and emergency assistance during crises (Whereas clauses).
- Encouragement of Community Service: The resolution encourages all Americans to engage in acts of service and generosity to help combat human need (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill mentions the Salvation Army's involvement in youth development initiatives. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill highlights services such as food assistance and shelter provided to those in need. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill recognizes the organization's support for the senior population. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The resolution recognizes the Salvation Army's service to seniors. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution identifies veterans as one of the vulnerable populations served by the organization.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution acknowledges the organization's role in addressing poverty through food assistance and social services. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — The bill highlights the Salvation Army's provision of shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill notes the Salvation Army's role in providing emergency disaster relief efforts.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill recognizes the Salvation Army's work in providing rehabilitation programs for those recovering from addiction.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The text explicitly mentions that the Salvation Army serves and provides support to veterans.
- 5/13/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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