Bills · HRES 1204
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1204Armed Forces and National Security
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.
This resolution suggests a month-long national celebration in 2026 to honor veterans and their families as the United States marks 250 years of independence.AI-written
INTRO APR 21· LAST ACTION APR 21
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tl;dr
AI-writtenEstablishes a special 'Veterans Appreciation Month' in 2026 to ensure that the United States' 250th birthday celebrations include a major focus on honoring military service members and their families.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenWhile this is a symbolic resolution rather than a law that changes benefits or taxes, it sets the tone for how the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026. If passed, it signals that Congress wants the 'America 250' celebration to have a heavy focus on military service.
For many veterans, such recognition helps bridge the gap between military and civilian life. For the public, it serves as a nudge to schools and local organizations to include veteran stories in their curriculum or community events during the historic milestone.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Proposes the establishment of a 'Veterans Appreciation Month' during the year 2026.
It creates a specific, month-long window to focus national attention on veterans during the country's 250th anniversary.
PROVISION 02
Encourages businesses to identify as 'America 250 Military Appreciation Businesses.'
This aims to increase private sector participation in supporting veterans through discounts or public recognition.
PROVISION 03
Calls on schools and civic organizations to honor the sacrifices of military families.
It broadens the scope of appreciation beyond just the individual service member to include the families who support them.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 21
Submitted in House
APR 21
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1204
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 21, 2026
Last actionApr 21, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 21, 2026
House Res.HRES 1204Armed Forces and National Security
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.
This resolution suggests a month-long national celebration in 2026 to honor veterans and their families as the United States marks 250 years of independence.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 21, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 21, 2026
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