H.Res. 1204

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1204 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1204

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United 
States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a ``Veterans 
Appreciation Month'' offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to 
recognize the men and women whose service has protected American 
freedom for generations.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 21, 2026

Mr. Collins (for himself, Mr. Babin, Mr. Baird, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Ellzey, 
Mr. Hunt, Mr. Luttrell, Mr. Mast, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Thompson of 
California, Mr. Van Orden, and Mr. Fuller) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform

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RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United 
States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a ``Veterans 
Appreciation Month'' offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to 
recognize the men and women whose service has protected American 
freedom for generations.

Whereas, for 250 years, American servicemembers have defended the freedoms 
established in 1776;
Whereas, as the Nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States in 
2026, Congress has an opportunity to focus national attention on the 
millions of veterans who have served and sacrificed in defense of the 
country;
Whereas a ``Veterans Appreciation Month'' would create a national moment of 
recognition during America's 250th anniversary;
Whereas a Veterans Appreciation Month would encourage businesses, schools, and 
civic organizations to honor veterans;
Whereas a Veterans Appreciation Month would expand awareness and appreciation of 
the sacrifices made by military families;
Whereas a Veterans Appreciation Month would reinforce the connection between 
American freedom and those who defend it;
Whereas many American businesses already provide voluntary military discounts;
Whereas a Veterans Appreciation Month would encourage broader participation and 
create a visible, nationwide expression of gratitude from the private 
sector;
Whereas businesses that participate could identify themselves as America 250 
Military Appreciation Businesses, demonstrating their support for 
veterans during this historic national milestone;
Whereas supporting veterans is one of the most bipartisan priorities of 
Congress;
Whereas military families are deeply woven into the economic and civic life of 
communities across the United States; and
Whereas the United States Armed Forces is the greatest military in the world: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that 
as the United States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a 
``Veterans Appreciation Month'' offers a simple but powerful way for 
the Nation to recognize the men and women whose service has protected 
American freedom for generations.
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