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Expressing support for the designation of August 2026 as Veterans Appreciation Month.
Expressing support for the designation of August 2026 as Veterans Appreciation Month.
Summary
This House resolution expresses support for designating August 2026 as Veterans Appreciation Month to honor the service and sacrifice of United States veterans.
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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)
- Jul 23, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · house
- Jul 23, 2025 Submitted in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 23, 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 August 2026 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 women 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 August and throughout the year; Whereas we must 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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