Bill · H.Res. 1320· House(119-HRES-1320)

Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.

Age: 56 years

Mississippi

Introduced: 5/22/2026
Last activity: 5/22/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by: Michael Guest
Cosponsors: - 43 - 12

Armed Forces and National Security

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

This resolution calls upon all Americans to observe Memorial Day on May 25, 2026. It seeks to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace. The text notes that more than one million United States men and women have died in service. The resolution suggests that observing this day serves as an expression of faith in democracy and national values. It encourages the nation to demonstrate appreciation and gratitude for these sacrifices.

Yes

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The resolution explicitly calls for the nation to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who died in service.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The resolution honors the sacrifice of fallen service members which serves as a form of recognition for the veteran community.