Honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 864
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-11-07: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Last Updated
- 2025-11-21T12:04:30Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution (H. Res. 864) aims to honor the service and sacrifice of America's veterans specifically on Veterans Day, 2025. It recognizes their contributions to protecting U.S. freedoms and calls for national observance of the day.
Key Provisions
- Historical Context: Recounts the origins of Veterans Day, starting as Armistice Day in 1919 (declared by President Woodrow Wilson to mark the end of World War I), formalized by Congress in 1938 for World War I veterans, and renamed Veterans Day in 1954 (via Public Law 380) to include all U.S. military veterans from wars and peacetime.
- Veteran Statistics: Notes that over 41 million Americans have served as veterans since the nation's founding, with about 15.8 million living veterans in 2023 (from World War II to post-9/11 eras), per the Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Census Bureau.
- Recognition of Contributions: Acknowledges veterans' roles in fighting threats like "kaisers, commissars, fascists, Nazis, and terrorists" to preserve U.S. freedoms, and highlights sacrifices by veterans' families.
- Call to Action: Emphasizes the need for ongoing services and support for veterans, and praises veterans' service organizations for their advocacy.
- Resolution Actions:
- The House of Representatives honors the service and sacrifice of America's veterans.
- It urges the people of the United States to observe Veterans Day in recognition of veterans' heroic actions.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This is a non-binding House resolution, so it introduces no changes to existing laws. It builds on the established federal recognition of Veterans Day as a national holiday (under 5 U.S.C. § 6103) without altering statutes, funding, or policies.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Minimal direct impact; it may encourage the Department of Veterans Affairs to promote observance but imposes no new requirements or budgets.
- On Citizens: Symbolic encouragement for public participation in Veterans Day events, potentially increasing awareness and appreciation of veterans' roles, though no enforceable obligations.
- On International Relations: None; the focus is domestic, honoring U.S. veterans without referencing foreign policy or alliances.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Veterans and Their Families: Directly honored, with emphasis on their sacrifices and need for continued support.
- Veterans' Service Organizations: Recognized for advocacy work, potentially boosting their visibility and role in veteran services.
- General Public: Called upon to observe the holiday, fostering national unity and remembrance.
- Members of Congress: Bipartisan support from over 80 cosponsors (Democrats and Republicans) indicates broad political backing.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: As a simple resolution, it has no force of law and requires no presidential approval; it simply expresses the House's sentiment.
- Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's power to commemorate national events (under Article I), reinforcing traditions without infringing on individual rights.
- Political: Demonstrates bipartisan unity on veteran issues, potentially serving as a gesture of goodwill ahead of Veterans Day; it underscores ongoing national commitment to veteran welfare amid debates on benefits and healthcare, but remains non-partisan in tone.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (100)
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1], Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2], Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1], Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2], Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7], Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5], Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11], Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1], Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1], Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38], Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1], Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] and 50 more
Recent Actions
- 2025-11-07: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2025-11-07: Submitted in House
- 2025-11-07: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans on Veterans Day, 2025. — issued 2025-11-07 — PDF (3 pages)