Bill · H.Res. 404· House(119-HRES-404)
Recognizing and celebrating "National Salvation Army Week" on May 12 through May 18, 2025.
- Introduced
- 5/13/2025
- Last activity
- 5/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Donald Davis
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes and celebrates "National Salvation Army Week" from May 12 through May 18, 2025. It highlights the Salvation Army's long history of providing social services such as disaster relief, food assistance, and shelter. The resolution notes that the organization serves over 27,000,000 Americans annually. It also mentions the impact of the Red Kettle Campaign which raises funds for those in need. Finally, the House of Representatives intends to commend the organization and encourage citizens to participate in acts of service and generosity.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would children be better off under this?+1
The bill mentions the Salvation Army's involvement in youth development initiatives.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1
The resolution recognizes the Salvation Army's service to seniors.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The bill highlights services such as food assistance and shelter provided to those in need.
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 Essential Services: The bill recognizes the Salvation Army's role in providing disaster relief, food assistance, shelter, rehabilitation programs, and youth development initiatives, which support vulnerable populations (Whereas clauses).
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Support for Vulnerable Populations: The resolution notes that the organization offers support to individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, seniors, and human trafficking survivors (Whereas clauses).
agrees that the Salvation Army's work addresses poverty, hunger, and emergency assistance during crises (Whereas clauses).
- Encouragement of Community Service: The resolution encourages all Americans to engage in acts of service and generosity to help combat human need (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly 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 Children+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Veterans+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1Reduces Homelessness+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 5/13/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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