Bill · H.Res. 428· House(119-HRES-428)
Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Moving Month".
- Introduced
- 5/19/2025
- Last activity
- 5/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Messmer
- 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 May 2025 as ``Moving Month''. The measure seeks to thank the United States moving and storage industry for its contributions. It aims to raise public awareness regarding the industry's role in the supply chain. Additionally, the resolution intends to promote respect and understanding for the work these companies perform. Finally, it encourages the public to recognize the professional services provided by moving and storage companies.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The resolution provides positive public recognition for the moving and storage industry owners.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The industry is noted for its support of the Armed Forces and military household goods shipments.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+1
The resolution provides symbolic support for a major industry that contributes significantly to the economy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Public Awareness: The resolution aims to highlight the contributions of moving and storage companies, which includes their investment in people, buildings, and equipment (Purpose of "Moving Month", Clause 1).
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Promoting Professional Services: The resolution encourages the public to recognize and respect the essential work involved in transporting household goods safely (Resolution, Clause 2; Purpose of "Moving Month", Clause 2).
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Recognition of Industry Contributions: The measure offers thanks to the moving and storage industry for its role in executing relocations for residential, office, and industrial facilities, as well as providing essential services to Government agencies (Resolution, Clause 1; Whereas Clause 8).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned 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 Business Owners+1Good For Veterans+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1
- 5/19/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.