Bill · H.Res. 459· House(119-HRES-459)

Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Poppy Day".

Age: 52 years

Indiana

Introduced: 6/3/2025
Last activity: 6/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by: André Carson
Cosponsors: - 13 - 15

Armed Forces and National Security

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 the goals and ideals of "National Poppy Day." It recognizes the poppy as a symbol used to tribute fallen and future members of the Armed Forces. The text highlights the historical origins of the poppy as a symbol of freedom and blood shed during service. It notes that wearing the red poppy has been a tradition for more than 80 years to remember those who died fighting for freedom and democracy. The resolution proposes that the Friday before Memorial Day serves as an appropriate time for "National Poppy Day."

Yes

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The resolution honors the Armed Forces and mentions raising money to help disabled veterans.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+1
The text mentions that the poppy is used to raise money to help disabled veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The resolution notes that the poppy tradition is used to raise money to help disabled veterans.