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Expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as Veterans Appreciation Month.
Expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as Veterans Appreciation Month.
Summary
This resolution expresses support for designating July 2025 as Veterans Appreciation Month. The resolution recognizes the service and sacrifices of United States veterans in defending the nation's freedom and democracy. It supports using July as an occasion to recognize pressing issues faced by veterans and ensure they are adequately cared for and protected.
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Top reported contributors to Jefferson Van Drew’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $176,557
- ENTREPRENEUR $70,972
- PULSE VASCULAR $9,900
- ICONA RESORTS $9,900
- MONZO CATANESE HILLEGASS $9,000
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Actions (2)
- Apr 7, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · house
- Apr 7, 2025 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 7, 2025
Mr. Van Drew submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as Veterans Appreciation Month.
Whereas United States veterans have answered the Nation’s call to serve; Whereas veterans fought the Nation’s battles in the air, on land, and on sea; Whereas the brave men and woman who served in the United States Armed Forces made great sacrifices to protect the freedom and democracy of the United States; Whereas United States veterans willingly placed the well-being of the Nation above their own; Whereas given their immense sacrifice and bravery, veterans deserve to be honored during the entire month of November and throughout the year; Whereas July, a time when America celebrates its independence and freedom, serves as a fitting occasion to recognize the pressing issues faced by veterans and the imperative to ensure that all individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces are adequately cared for and protected; and Whereas the people of the United States are proud of the courageous service of all who served in the United States Armed Forces: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Veterans Appreciation Month. <all>
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