Bill · H.Res. 541· House(119-HRES-541)
Supporting the designation of July 21, 2025, as "Guam Liberation Day".
- Introduced
- 6/24/2025
- Last activity
- 6/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- James Moylan
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 6
- 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 supports designating July 21, 2025, as "Guam Liberation Day." It recognizes the historical significance of the United States liberating Guam from Imperial Japanese occupation in 1944. The text details the hardships endured by the CHamoru people, including forced labor and marches to concentration camps. It also notes the heavy sacrifices made by American servicemembers during the Marianas Campaign and the landing at Asan Bay. Finally, the resolution seeks to honor those who fought for freedom through official recognition.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The resolution honors the sacrifice of American servicemembers who fought in the liberation of Guam.
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 History and Resilience: The designation of "Guam Liberation Day" honors the significance of Guam's liberation and reinforces the island's resilience, loyalty to the United States, and cultural identity. (Resolution Section 1)
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Commemoration of Sacrifice: The resolution encourages the President to issue a proclamation for the people of the United States to observe the day with ceremonies and activities to salute the sacrifice and honor of those who fought for freedom in Guam. (Resolution Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia