Bill · H.Res. 222· House(119-HRES-222)
Recognizing the patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers.
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 3/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Darrell Issa
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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 recognizes the patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers. It highlights how these groups have supported members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families for nearly a century. The text notes their work in providing financial assistance for essentials, hosting health services for homeless veterans, and conducting community activities. It also recognizes their role in providing military honor ceremonies for fallen veterans. Finally, the House of Representatives resolves to honor these contributors and encourages the public to promote awareness of their dedication.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The resolution focuses on honoring and supporting the contributions of veterans and their families.
Would children be better off under this?+1
The resolution mentions scholarships for youth provided by these organizations.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The resolution highlights financial assistance for essentials like food, rent, and utilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Assistance for Essentials: Veterans service organizations, advocacy groups, and volunteers raise money to help members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families with costs such as rent, child care, utilities, and food. (Whereas clause regarding financial support).
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Support for Homeless Veterans: These groups host "stand-downs" that focus on providing vital health and support services to those experiencing homelessness. (Whereas clause regarding stand-downs).
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Community Strengthening: Through activities like food drives, hospital visits, and providing scholarships to youth, these organizations strengthen their local communities. (Whereas clause regarding local communities).
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Military Honor Ceremonies: These groups provide military honor ceremonies for fallen veterans and their families to ensure they are laid to rest with honor. (Whereas clause regarding military honor ceremonies).
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Medical Research: Auxiliary units of these organizations raise millions of dollars each year for cancer research. (Whereas clause regarding cancer research).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+2Good For Children+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Students+1Good For Women+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1Improves Childcare Affordability+1Improves Poverty Reduction+1Reduces Homelessness+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+1Increases Research Funding+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
David JoyceRepublican · Ohio