Bill · H.Res. 863· House(119-HRES-863)
Honoring the heroic military service, sacrifices, and contributions of veterans from the great State of Texas, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 11/7/2025
- Last activity
- 11/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jasmine Crockett
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 4
- 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
H. Res. 863 is a resolution to honor the military service and sacrifices of veterans from Texas. It acknowledges the large number of veterans in the state, including women and people of color, and recognizes their roles in various military conflicts. The resolution highlights challenges veterans face, such as mental health issues, suicide rates, homelessness, and difficulties transitioning to civilian employment. It concludes by committing the House of Representatives to work with executive agencies to ensure veterans receive timely care and entitled benefits.
Yes· 3 of 25
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10
The entire resolution is dedicated to honoring and improving the support, care, and benefits for veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The resolution commits to ensuring veterans receive all benefits and compensation to which they are entitled.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill commits to working with the VA to ensure veterans receive the care and benefits they are entitled to.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Timely Care and Benefits: The resolution commits to working with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other executive agencies to ensure veterans get the compensation and care they are entitled to (Section 2).
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Transition Assistance: The resolution reaffirms the commitment of Congress to help veterans as they transition back to civilian life after their service (Section 3).
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Program Investment: The resolution recognizes the need for Congress to keep investing in resources and programs that support veterans (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided 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+10Good For Low Income Households+4Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Women+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Men+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Reduces Homelessness+4Improves Affordable Housing+3Improves Gender Equality+2Improves Poverty Reduction+2Improves Racial Equity+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5Improves Mental Health Access+3Improves Healthcare Access+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- 11/7/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 14 Cosponsors added.
Joaquin CastroDemocrat · Texas
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Greg CasarDemocrat · Texas
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Veronica EscobarDemocrat · Texas
Lizzie FletcherDemocrat · Texas
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Vicente GonzalezDemocrat · Texas
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Lance GoodenRepublican · Texas
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Morgan LuttrellRepublican · Texas
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas