Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1320
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-22: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-29T16:00:20Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the Legislation This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives by calling on all Americans to observe Memorial Day 2026 as a day to honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died while serving in efforts to protect freedom and peace.
Key Provisions Outlined
- The resolution includes four introductory "whereas" statements noting the value of freedom and peace, the sacrifice of more than one million service members, the need for public appreciation of those sacrifices, and the role of Memorial Day in remembering them.
- It resolves that the House:
- Calls on the people of the United States to treat Memorial Day 2026 as a special day of remembrance for fallen service members.
- States that this observance should reflect respect, pride, and admiration for the sacrifices of U.S. forces and their allies.
Significant Changes to Existing Law Introduced This measure introduces no changes to existing law. As a non-binding House resolution, it does not amend statutes, create new programs, or alter legal requirements.
Potential Impacts
- On citizens: Encourages voluntary public participation in Memorial Day commemorations without mandating any actions.
- On government agencies: No direct requirements or funding implications for federal agencies.
- On international relations: No provisions address foreign policy or alliances.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- U.S. citizens and the general public.
- Current and former members of the Armed Forces and their families.
- Members of Congress who sponsored or supported the resolution.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The resolution carries no legal force and raises no constitutional issues. It serves as a ceremonial expression of congressional sentiment on a national holiday.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (55)
Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38], Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17], Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1], Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13], Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3], Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] and 5 more
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-22: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-05-22: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace. — issued 2026-05-22 — PDF (2 pages)