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Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Peace Month" and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as ``Peace Month'' and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.
Summary
This House resolution expresses support for designating September 2025 as "Peace Month" and calls on Congress to promote peace both domestically and internationally. The resolution notes that the United Nations designated September 21 as the International Day of Peace, with this year's theme being "Act Now for a Peaceful World," and references the global call for a 24-hour ceasefire on that day. The resolution references the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and acknowledges the United States' history of promoting peace and human rights.
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- Sep 19, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · house
- Sep 19, 2025 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 19, 2025
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 2025 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 “Act Now for a Peaceful World”; 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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