Bill · S.Res. 539· Senate(119-SRES-539)
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed around the world.
- Introduced
- 12/9/2025
- Last activity
- 12/9/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8580)
- Sponsored by
- Ruben Gallego
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 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 recognizes the 80th anniversary of the continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific. The document honors the newspaper's history as an independent and uncensored news source for the military community. It highlights the publication's service across various global conflicts since World War II. The resolution also notes the newspaper's evolution through new technologies to reach a broad audience. Finally, it commemorates this milestone and honors the people who have served the institution.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The resolution recognizes an institution that provides news coverage and service to United States veterans.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The resolution highlights the role of Stars and Stripes as an independent and uncensored news source for the military community.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The resolution honors the service of Stars and Stripes, a publication that provides news and information to United States veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Provision of news and information: The text notes that Stars and Stripes serves as an important morale-building force and provides an independent, uncensored news source for members of the Armed Forces.
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Broad reach of information: Through internet versions, social media, and other media products, the publication reaches 1,400,000 readers every day, delivering "hometown news" to the military community.
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Service to diverse groups: The newspaper provides coverage for military service members, Department of Defense civilian employees, United States veterans, families of veterans, current service members, and contractor personnel.
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+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 12/9/2025
- 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 S8580; text: CR S8580)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska