Bill · S.Res. 432· Senate(119-SRES-432)
A resolution to designate September 9, 2025, as "National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day", and to recognize the sacrifices made by American and Allied soldiers who liberated Italy from German occupation during World War II.
- Introduced
- 10/6/2025
- Last activity
- 10/6/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6957)
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates September 9, 2025, as "National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day." The measure seeks to honor the bravery, service, and sacrifice of American and Allied forces who worked to liberate Italy from German occupation. It recognizes the high human cost of the campaign, which lasted 602 days and resulted in significant casualties. The resolution also highlights the importance of preserving historical sites, battlefields, and cemeteries in Italy. Finally, it encourages the American public to observe the day through ceremonies, education, and reflection.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The resolution explicitly honors the bravery, service, and sacrifice of the veterans of the Italian Campaign.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3
The resolution honors the service and sacrifice of American and Allied forces from the Italian Campaign.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights the importance of preserving the history and stories of the remaining living veterans of World War II.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Veterans: The resolution honors the bravery, service, and sacrifice of American and Allied forces during the campaign to liberate Italy (Section 2).
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Preservation of History: It recognizes the importance of preserving key battlefields, cemeteries, and historical sites across Italy as sacred places of remembrance (Section 3).
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Educational Opportunities: The measure supports all commemorative and educational efforts aimed at preserving the memory of the campaign for future generations (Section 4).
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Community Reflection: It encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies, education, and reflection (Section 5).
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Expression of Gratitude: The resolution requests that the public express gratitude to Americans who died and all others who served to defend freedom during the Italian campaign (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups 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+5Good For Seniors+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3Improves International Alliances+2
- 10/6/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6957)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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