H.Res. 609 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Jul 23, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDesignates August 2026 as Veterans Appreciation Month
This is a resolution expressing support for officially designating August 2026 as Veterans Appreciation Month. It's a symbolic action meant to recognize and honor the contributions of veterans during that month.
How it affects you
This designation doesn't change laws or create direct effects on people's daily lives. It's a ceremonial recognition that encourages organizations and communities to acknowledge veterans' service during August 2026.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 23, 2025)
This resolution supports the designation of Veterans Appreciation Month.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 609
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of August 2026 as Veterans Appreciation Month.
Sponsor: Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ-2) · Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 23, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.”