Bill · H.Res. 254· House(119-HRES-254)
Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
- Introduced
- 3/26/2025
- Last activity
- 3/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Jack Bergman
- Cosponsors
- - 44 - 19
- 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 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps occurring on November 10, 2025. It acknowledges the history and values of the Corps, including its origins at Tun Tavern in 1775. The text highlights the service and sacrifice of Marines in various American wars. It serves to remember those who died on the battlefield and honor those currently serving. Additionally, the resolution encourages public participation in anniversary celebrations and community recognition of local Marines.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The resolution honors the service and sacrifice of Marines both past and present.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The resolution reaffirms bonds between the Marine Corps and allied fighting forces.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public Celebration and Recognition: The resolution invites the people of the United States to join in celebrations by attending commemorative events and sharing stories of Marine Corps achievement (Section 7).
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Community Support: It encourages communities across the country to honor local Marines and partner with the Marine Corps to promote mutual support and civic engagement (Section 8).
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Honoring Sacrifice: The resolution serves to remember and venerate Marines and Navy corpsmen who died on the battlefield (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the provided 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+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 54 Cosponsors added.
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