H.Res. 828

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 828 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 828

Supporting the designation of October 26, 2025, as the ``Day of the 
Deployed''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 24, 2025

Mr. Bell (for himself and Mr. Bacon) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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RESOLUTION

Supporting the designation of October 26, 2025, as the ``Day of the 
Deployed''.

Whereas more than 2,000,000 individuals serve as members of the Armed Forces of 
the United States, including the reserve components of the Armed Forces;
Whereas several hundred thousand members of the Armed Forces are currently 
serving overseas in every region of the world;
Whereas more than 2,000,000 members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the 
area of operations of the United States Central Command since the 
September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks;
Whereas, in the decades following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, 
members of the Armed Forces deployed in 2 major conflicts and countless 
operations throughout the world, and their service and bravery helped 
protect the United States from further terrorist attacks;
Whereas the United States is kept strong and free by the loyal military 
personnel from the total force of the Armed Forces, which includes the 
active duty components and the reserve components, who protect the 
precious heritage of the United States through their declarations and 
actions;
Whereas members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the Middle East to defend 
United States security interests, deter aggression, prevent the 
proliferation of nuclear weapons, and promote stability in the region;
Whereas members of the Armed Forces serving at home and abroad have courageously 
answered the call of duty to defend the ideals of the United States and 
to preserve peace and freedom around the world;
Whereas members of the Armed Forces are called upon to respond to an 
increasingly complex and wide-ranging set of global threats to the 
United States;
Whereas the courage, professionalism, and sacrifice of these deployed forces 
represent the highest traditions of the United States military;
Whereas the United States remains committed to easing the transition from 
deployment abroad to service at home for members of the Armed Forces and 
their families;
Whereas members of the Armed Forces personify the virtues of patriotism, 
dedication, courage, and steadfast service;
Whereas the families of members of the Armed Forces make important and 
significant sacrifices for the United States; and
Whereas the Senate has designated October 26 as the ``Day of the Deployed'' 
since 2011: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) expresses support for a ``Day of the Deployed'';
(2) honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces of the 
United States and their families;
(3) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on 
the service of those members of the Armed Forces, wherever the 
members serve, past, present, and future; and
(4) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
the ``Day of the Deployed'' with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities.
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