Robert Wittman (R-VA)
Commemorating the service of General Lafayette to the United States on the bicentennial of his farewell tour.
A Republican resolution with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
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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
H. Res. 681 is a resolution to commemorate General Lafayette's service to the United States. It recognizes his role in the American Revolution, including his financial support for troops and his help in securing French aid. The resolution highlights his advocacy for human rights, such as the abolition of slavery and women's rights. It also acknowledges his farewell tour from 1824 to 1825. Finally, the House of Representatives expresses gratitude for his sacrifices and recognizes him on the bicentennial of that tour.
Yes
- Scored +2
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill commemorates the Franco-American Alliance and the historic friendship between France and the US.
- Scored +1
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The resolution recognizes the diplomatic importance of historical alliances.
- Scored +1
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution promotes historical education regarding Lafayette's contributions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Education on History: The resolution mentions the Lafayette Farewell Tour Bicentennial, which is designed to educate Americans about Lafayette's contributions to the country's founding and the Franco-American Alliance.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups of people are 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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill commemorates the Franco-American Alliance and the historic friendship between France and the US. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The resolution recognizes the diplomatic importance of historical alliances.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The resolution promotes historical education regarding Lafayette's contributions.
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
Robert LattaRepublican · Ohio
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina