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DemocratBill · H.Res. 840· House(119-HRES-840)

Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas answer of "Oxi!" or "No!" to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world.

Rep. Pappas
Age: 46 years
New Hampshire
Introduced
10/28/2025
Last activity
10/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Chris Pappas
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 2
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 October 28 as Oxi Day. It honors the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas refusing to surrender to Axis forces in 1940. The text highlights how Greece's resistance helped change the course of World War II and defend democracy. It points out that the United States and Greece have a history of being allies upholding shared values. Finally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to participate in ceremonies and programs observing the day.

Yes

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2

    The resolution highlights and honors the historic alliance and shared democratic values between the United States and Greece.

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+1

    Recognizing Oxi Day fosters positive diplomatic remembrance and cultural ties with Greece.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.