[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1204 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1204

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.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 21, 2026

Mr. Collins (for himself, Mr. Babin, Mr. Baird, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Ellzey, 
    Mr. Hunt, Mr. Luttrell, Mr. Mast, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Thompson of 
  California, Mr. Van Orden, and Mr. Fuller) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
                           Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
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.

Whereas, for 250 years, American servicemembers have defended the freedoms 
        established in 1776;
Whereas, as the Nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States in 
        2026, Congress has an opportunity to focus national attention on the 
        millions of veterans who have served and sacrificed in defense of the 
        country;
Whereas a ``Veterans Appreciation Month'' would create a national moment of 
        recognition during America's 250th anniversary;
Whereas a Veterans Appreciation Month would encourage businesses, schools, and 
        civic organizations to honor veterans;
Whereas a Veterans Appreciation Month would expand awareness and appreciation of 
        the sacrifices made by military families;
Whereas a Veterans Appreciation Month would reinforce the connection between 
        American freedom and those who defend it;
Whereas many American businesses already provide voluntary military discounts;
Whereas a Veterans Appreciation Month would encourage broader participation and 
        create a visible, nationwide expression of gratitude from the private 
        sector;
Whereas businesses that participate could identify themselves as America 250 
        Military Appreciation Businesses, demonstrating their support for 
        veterans during this historic national milestone;
Whereas supporting veterans is one of the most bipartisan priorities of 
        Congress;
Whereas military families are deeply woven into the economic and civic life of 
        communities across the United States; and
Whereas the United States Armed Forces is the greatest military in the world: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That it is 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.
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