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  • H. RES. 1296 expresses support for designating June 12, 2024, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day" in order to recognize the contributions of women in the United States Armed Forces. The resolution notes that women have been serving both formally and informally in the...

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    In June 2024, people want to have a special day to say thank you to women who have served in the military, because they have worked hard and faced tough challenges. It’s a day to show appreciation for everything they've done to help keep us safe.

  • S. CON. RES. 33 allows the remains of Army Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the Korean conflict, to be honored in the rotunda of the Capitol building. This event will take place on April 29, 2024, to recognize both...

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    This bill allows a special ceremony to be held in a big important building called the Capitol, where they will honor Ralph Puckett, Jr., a very brave soldier who received a special medal for his actions during the Korean War a long time ago. They want to remember him and all the other soldiers who also helped during that war.

  • H. R. 7259 proposes a fast-track process for removing certain illegal immigrants who have entered the United States on or after January 20, 2021. It states that these individuals can be removed quickly, even if they have expressed an interest in applying for asylum or have a...

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    This bill wants to make it easier and faster for the U.S. to send certain people who came in illegally after January 20, 2021, back to their countries, even if they say they are scared to go back. However, this doesn't apply to people who are in the U.S. military as of January 1, 2024.

  • The resolution S. RES. 646, passed by the Senate, commemorates the life and achievements of Lieutenant General Thomas P. Stafford. It highlights his significant contributions as an astronaut and commander in NASA, notably in projects Gemini and Apollo, and his work during the first...

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    This resolution is a special way for the Senate to say thank you and remember a famous astronaut named Thomas P. Stafford, who helped with important space missions and made friends with people from other countries to make the world more peaceful. They also send kind thoughts to his family.

  • S. RES. 615 designates April 5, 2024, as "Gold Star Wives Day" to honor the sacrifices made by the spouses and families of U.S. Armed Forces members who have died in service or as a result of service-connected disabilities. The resolution acknowledges the important work of...

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    The bill says that April 5, 2024, should be a day to remember and thank the husbands and wives of soldiers who have died while serving in the military. It especially talks about a group called Gold Star Wives of America, thanking them for helping these families.

  • S. 4249 requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the energy resources available to the U.S. Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific region. The study will assess various factors such as current energy supply routes, potential threats to energy infrastructure, and influences on energy...

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    The bill wants the military boss to check how they can get energy, like electricity and fuel, in a faraway place called the Indo-Pacific. They'll look into safe ways to get this energy and make sure they don’t depend too much on other countries for it.

  • H. RES. 1187 is a resolution recognizing the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. It acknowledges the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States and their commitment to freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam. The resolution also...

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    This resolution is like a special reminder day to think about what happened when the city called Saigon changed on April 30, 1975. It also wants people to remember how Vietnamese Americans have helped the United States, and it honors the brave soldiers and people who were involved in the war or tried to leave Vietnam.

  • H. CON. RES. 104 authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of Ralph Puckett, Jr., an Army Colonel and the last Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the Korean conflict. Scheduled for April 29, 2024, this honor pays tribute not only to...

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    This bill says that a special place in the Capitol building will be used to honor a very brave soldier named Ralph Puckett, Jr., who did heroic things during the Korean War. They are doing this to show respect for him and all the people who served during that time.

  • H. R. 7298, titled the “Courage to Serve Act of 2024,” proposes a pilot program to help certain immigrants become lawful permanent residents through service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Participants must pass a background check and meet eligibility criteria, such as being...

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    The Courage to Serve Act of 2024 lets certain people who aren't from the country become permanent residents by serving in the U.S. Army, as long as they pass checks and follow the rules, and they won't get in trouble from immigration while they wait.

  • The joint resolution H. J. RES. 19 acknowledges the bravery and sacrifices of Vietnam War veterans and formally apologizes for the negative treatment they encountered upon returning home. It highlights the significant role played by the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, mentions the...

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    This bill says "thank you" and "sorry" to soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War because when they came home, people weren't nice to them. It asks the President to say the same things and wants schools to teach kids more about what those soldiers went through.

  • S. RES. 824 recognizes September 20, 2024, as "National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day" to honor the contributions of LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans in the U.S. Armed Forces. It highlights the past discrimination against them, including policies like "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell," and...

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    This bill is about saying thank you to LGBTQ+ people who have served in the armed forces by creating a special day, on September 20, 2024, called National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day. It also wants to make sure they are treated fairly and get all the help and care they need, like everyone else.

  • H. RES. 1551 is a resolution that supports making October 23, 2024, a national day of remembrance for the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of 241 American service members, making it one of the deadliest days for the...

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    This bill suggests that October 23, 2024, should be a special day to remember a sad event in 1983 when many U.S. soldiers were hurt by a big explosion in a city called Beirut. It wants people to think about the heroes who were lost and to do special things to honor them on that day.

  • S. RES. 881 designates October 26, 2024, as the "Day of the Deployed" to honor the service and sacrifices of the United States Armed Forces members who are deployed overseas, as well as their families. The resolution acknowledges the impact of military service on these...

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    Imagine a special day to say "thank you" to all the brave men and women in the military who are far away from home, and also to their families who miss them. S. RES. 881 wants October 26, 2024, to be that special day called the "Day of the Deployed," where everyone can join in with fun activities to show their appreciation.