Bill · H.Res. 444· House(119-HRES-444)
Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2025, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
- Introduced
- 5/23/2025
- Last activity
- 5/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Guest
- Cosponsors
- - 31 - 12
- 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 calls upon all Americans to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who died pursuing freedom and peace on Memorial Day, 2025. It notes that more than one million United States men and women have died in service as peacemakers and peacekeepers. The resolution states that the American people should demonstrate appreciation and gratitude for these patriots and their ultimate sacrifice. It further describes Memorial Day as a day to remember these defenders. Finally, the House of Representatives calls on the people to observe this day as a special day of remembrance.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The resolution provides symbolic recognition and honor to those who died in military service.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Sacrifice: The resolution calls on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day as a special day of remembrance to honor those who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace (Section 1). This serves to recognize the individuals who gave their lives in service.
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Expression of Gratitude: The text states that the American people should demonstrate appreciation and gratitude for the patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice (Whereas clause). This encourages the expression of respect, pride, and admiration for the forces of the United States and its allies (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are 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 Veterans+1
- 6/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2025
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- 5/23/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 33 Cosponsors added.
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