Bill · S.Res. 124· Senate(119-SRES-124)
A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
- Introduced
- 3/12/2025
- Last activity
- 11/9/2025 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8036-8038; text: CR S8038)
- Sponsored by
- Richard Blumenthal
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. It marks the milestone occurring on November 10, 2025, tracing the organization's beginnings back to Tun Tavern in Philadelphia in 1775. The text honors the history, values, and various battles the Marine Corps has participated in. It also serves to remember those who died in service and honors those currently serving. Additionally, the resolution invites the public to celebrate this anniversary and encourages community partnerships.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The resolution honors the service and sacrifice of Marines and honors their history.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1
The resolution reaffirms bonds of friendship and shared values between the Marine Corps and allied fighting forces.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Service and Sacrifice: The resolution remembers and venerates Marines and Navy corpsmen who died on the battlefield (Section 2) and honors those currently serving (Section 4).
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Community Engagement: The resolution invites the people of the United States to join in celebrations and encourages local communities to recognize local Marines and partner with the Marine Corps to promote mutual support (Sections 7 and 8).
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Strengthening Alliances: The text reaffirms the bonds of friendship and shared values between the Marine Corps and allied fighting forces (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within 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+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+1
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 months ago | To include the liberation of Helmand Province in the list of historic battles where United States Marines served. |
- 11/9/2025
- Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8036-8038; text: CR S8038)
- 3/12/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S1716)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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