Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed around the world.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8004)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 491 is a resolution to recognize the 80th anniversary of the continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific. The resolution honors the newspaper's service as a "hometown newspaper" for Armed Forces members, civilian employees, and their families worldwide. It highlights the publication's history from the Civil War and World War I through various modern conflicts. The Senate aims to commemorate this milestone and honor the staff of the publication.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Honors a publication that provides vital news and morale for the military community and veterans.
- Scored +1
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?
The resolution commemorates a publication that serves as an uncensored news source.
- Scored +1
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?
The resolution recognizes the newspaper as an independent, uncensored news source.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Military Community Servants: The resolution congratulates and honors the men and women of Stars and Stripes, past and present, for their service to the military community. (Resolved section 2)
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Providing Information and Morale: The text notes that Stars and Stripes provides news and information as a "morale-building force" for soldiers and acts as an "independent, uncensored news source." (Whereas clauses 1 and 2)
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Broad Reach of News: Through the use of internet versions and social media, the publication reaches 1,400,000 readers every day. (Whereas clause 6)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Honors a publication that provides vital news and morale for the military community and veterans.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The resolution commemorates a publication that serves as an uncensored news source.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life? — The resolution recognizes the newspaper as an independent, uncensored news source.
- 11/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8004)
- Introduced in Senate
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