Bills · HRES 1205
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1205Armed Forces and National Security
Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
This resolution asks businesses to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States by voluntarily offering special discounts to veterans and active-duty military members.AI-written
INTRO APR 21· LAST ACTION APR 21
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tl;dr
AI-writtenUrges American businesses to offer voluntary discounts to veterans and service members to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenWhile this isn't a law that forces change, it matters because it uses the platform of Congress to push for private-sector financial support for military families. For many veterans and active-duty members, everyday discounts can provide meaningful relief on the cost of goods and services.
If this resolution passes, it sets a national tone for the 250th anniversary celebrations, focusing on patriotism and military support. If it doesn't pass, businesses may still offer discounts, but they wouldn't have the official 'America 250' branding or the unified national push from the federal government to do so.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Encourages businesses to voluntarily offer military discounts in 2026.
It aims to provide financial benefits to the military community through the private sector without spending public funds.
PROVISION 02
Recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States.
It ties military appreciation to a major national historic milestone to increase public participation.
PROVISION 03
Creates the 'America 250 Military Appreciation Business' designation.
It gives participating businesses a way to market their support and show civic pride.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 22%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 21
Submitted in House
APR 21
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1205
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 21, 2026
Last actionApr 21, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 21, 2026
House Res.HRES 1205Armed Forces and National Security
Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
This resolution asks businesses to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States by voluntarily offering special discounts to veterans and active-duty military members.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 21, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 21, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
Simple
