H.Res. 1205

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1205 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1205

Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the 
United States.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 21, 2026

Mr. Collins (for himself, Mr. Babin, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Hunt, 
Mr. Luttrell, Mr. Mast, Mr. Van Orden, and Mr. Fuller) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a 
period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
committee concerned

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RESOLUTION

Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the 
United States.

Whereas this resolution recognizes the service and sacrifice of members of the 
Armed Forces, veterans, and their families;
Whereas this resolution encourages businesses across the United States to 
voluntarily offer military appreciation discounts to members of the 
Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, and veterans in 
honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026;
Whereas the 250th anniversary of the United States represents a historic 
milestone celebrating the Nation's founding ideals of freedom, liberty, 
and democracy;
Whereas this initiative invites the American private sector to participate in a 
nationwide gesture of appreciation during the America 250 celebration;
Whereas participation by businesses would be voluntary, requiring no mandates 
and no taxpayer funding;
Whereas Congress encourages small and large businesses to highlight their 
participation as part of the America 250 celebration;
Whereas Congress recognizes that businesses that support the military community 
strengthen the patriotic and civic traditions of the United States;
Whereas encouraging businesses to offer military discounts would directly 
benefit members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and military families 
across the United States;
Whereas such efforts would strengthen ties between businesses and military 
communities nationwide;
Whereas small and large businesses continue to be among the most military-
supportive sectors in the United States;
Whereas the United States is home to nearly 18,000,000 veterans, along with 
millions of members of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard 
and Reserves, and military families;
Whereas military families are an essential part of the United States economy and 
local communities across the country;
Whereas voluntary military discounts from businesses provide meaningful everyday 
financial support to those who serve and have served;
Whereas this initiative would encourage widespread participation by businesses 
in America 250 celebrations across the Nation;
Whereas this initiative would help create a visible national culture of 
appreciation for military service during the 250th anniversary year;
Whereas this initiative would resonate strongly in communities across the United 
States, particularly those surrounding major military installations and 
areas with strong military ties;
Whereas businesses across the United States, from local shops to major 
retailers, can lead by example in demonstrating the Nation's 
longstanding tradition of supporting the Armed Forces;
Whereas supporting veterans and military families remains one of the most 
bipartisan priorities in Congress and resonates strongly with 
communities nationwide; and
Whereas participating businesses may identify themselves as ``America 250 
Military Appreciation Businesses'', helping to visibly demonstrate 
national support for veterans during this historic milestone: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives to 
encourage small businesses and major retailers across the United States 
to voluntarily offer military appreciation discounts to members of the 
Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, and veterans 
in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, as a meaningful 
and nationwide gesture of appreciation that strengthens communities, 
supports military families, and upholds the Nation's enduring 
commitment to those who have served.
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