CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)

A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 15, 2026, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting members of the Armed Forces and veterans in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.

S.Res. 957 · Senate resolution Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic resolution with 7 Republican cosponsors · See all 17 cosponsors

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5572-5573; text: CR S5575-5576)

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent

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.

The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating November 15, 2026, as National Warrior Call Day. It highlights the critical need to connect members of the Armed Forces and veterans to necessary support structures, especially through peer-to-peer connection. The text points out alarming suicide rates and isolation issues among active duty personnel and veterans. It encourages everyone in the United States to call a warrior, have an honest conversation, and link them to support. Finally, it implores individuals to recommit themselves to engaging with service members and veterans to help address invisible scars.