Bill · H.Res. 299· House(119-HRES-299)
Expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as Veterans Appreciation Month.
- Introduced
- 4/7/2025
- Last activity
- 4/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 expresses support for designating July 2025 as Veterans Appreciation Month. It highlights that United States veterans have served in the air, on land, and at sea. The text notes that these individuals made great sacrifices to protect the nation's freedom and democracy. It emphasizes that veterans deserve to be honored for their bravery. July is identified as a fitting time to recognize veterans because it is a month when America celebrates independence.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The resolution designates a month specifically to honor and recognize the service of veterans.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+1
The resolution acknowledges the need to ensure veterans are adequately cared for and protected.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The resolution expresses support for honoring and protecting those who served in the military.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Service: The resolution supports designating July 2025 as Veterans Appreciation Month to honor the immense sacrifice and bravery of those who served in the United States Armed Forces.
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Focus on Veteran Care: The designation serves as an occasion to recognize pressing issues faced by veterans and the need to ensure they are adequately cared for and protected.
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
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 4/7/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.