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Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Peace Month" and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.

Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as ``Peace Month'' and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.

Introduced Aug 31, 2026

Latest action (Aug 31, 2026) Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Referred to
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Policy area
International Affairs
Issues
Foreign Policy

Summary
  • Expresses the House's support for the designation of September 2026 as "Peace Month".
  • Calls on Congress to promote peace, both at home and abroad.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill text — neutral, and may be imperfect. See the full text below for the exact wording.

Sponsor (1)

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Eleanor Holmes Norton’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • THE DONOHOE COMPANIES INC. $16,550
  • TGV ROCKETS $4,000
  • THE DONOHUE COMPANIES INC. $3,500
  • HILTON CORPORATION $3,300
  • RAM CUSTOM SERVICES $3,300

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Eleanor Holmes Norton → · Outside spending →

Actions (2)
  1. Aug 31, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · house
  2. Aug 31, 2026 Submitted in House · house

Text versions (1)
  • Introduced in House · Aug 31, 2026

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 31, 2026

Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as “Peace Month” and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.

Whereas the United Nations designated September 21 “International Day of Peace”, otherwise known as Peace Day; Whereas the United Nations General Assembly declared Peace Day as a day devoted to “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples”; Whereas all United Nations member states, organizations, regional and nongovernmental organizations, and individuals are encouraged to celebrate and recognize global peace efforts on Peace Day; Whereas Peace Day represents shared hopes of an end to conflict in all forms; Whereas the United Nations calls for a 24-hour global cease fire on Peace Day; Whereas this year’s Peace Day theme is “Invest in Peace - For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day”; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone development in contemporary human history promoting peace and well-being worldwide; Whereas global peace promotion efforts improve the lives of Americans and all peoples; Whereas the United States has a long history of promoting peace and human rights at home and abroad; and Whereas September would be an appropriate month to designate as Peace Month: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) supports the designation of “Peace Month”; and

(2) calls on Congress to promote peace, both at home and abroad. <all>

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