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.

[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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