Bill Summary: H. RES. 1255

The bill H. RES. 1255 is calling upon all Americans to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace, specifically on Memorial Day in the year 2024.

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 23, 2024 by Mr. GUEST, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. FULCHER, Mr. CARTER of Texas, Mr. GIMENEZ, Mr. CARSON, Mr. EZELL, Mrs. BICE, Ms. TENNEY, Ms. MALLIOTAKIS, Mrs. CHAVEZ-DEREMER, Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. TRONE, Mr. MOSKOWITZ, Mr. DUNN of Florida, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. MILLS, Mr. HUNT, Mr. BIGGS, Mr. KEAN of New Jersey, Mr. MOOLENAAR, Mr. NUNN of Iowa, Mr. LATURNER, Mr. MCCORMICK, Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. LATTA, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. STAUBER, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. MANN, Mrs. MCCLAIN, Ms. MACE, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. MILLER of Ohio, Mr. KUSTOFF, Mr. TIMMONS, Mr. BALDERSON, Mr. MOORE of Alabama, Mr. TIFFANY, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. MIKEGARCIA of California, Mrs. FISCHBACH, Mr. HARDER of California, Ms. PETTERSEN, Mr. LANGWORTHY, Mr. NORMAN, Mrs. HINSON, Mr. COSTA, Mrs. LESKO, Ms. LETLOW, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. PFLUGER, Mr. BACON, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. BURGESS, Mrs. RODGERS of Washington, Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. CLYDE, Mrs. MILLER of West Virginia, Mr. WILLIAMS of New York, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. D’ESPOSITO, Mr. GARBARINO, Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina, Mr. BUCHANAN, and Mr. MEUSER.

The bill has been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

The main objective of this bill is to encourage all Americans to honor and remember the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace. It emphasizes the importance of showing appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifices, and commemorating their ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day.

The bill highlights that these fallen defenders now rest in hallowed ground throughout the world, and Memorial Day serves as a reminder of our faith in democracy, our values, and our belief that those who fight for freedom will triumph against unjust causes.

The resolution further calls on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day as a special day of remembrance, honoring the individuals who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace. The bill emphasizes that this should be done as an expression of respect, pride, and admiration felt by every American, as well as by every person liberated through the courageous sacrifice and valiant efforts of the United States and its allies.

Rep. Jay Obernolte

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