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Search Results: keywords:"united states armed forces"

S. RES. 667 — Expressing support for the designation of May as Fallen Heroes Memorial Month.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:257
S. RES. 667 expresses the Senate's support for designating May as "Fallen Heroes Memorial Month." This resolution honors the over 1,300,000 members of the United States Armed Forces who have died in service to the country and recognizes the sacrifice of their families and...
Simple Explanation
In May, people are encouraged to think about and remember the brave soldiers who died while protecting the country. The Senate wants the President to remind everyone each year with a special message and to do kind things for veterans and their families.
S. RES. 722 — Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and valor by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.
June 04, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:643
The resolution, S. RES. 722, expresses the Senate's gratitude and appreciation for the heroism and bravery of United States Armed Forces members who took part in the D-Day landings at Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. It recognizes the 80th anniversary of this critical World War II...
Simple Explanation
The bill is a special thank-you from the U.S. Senate to the brave soldiers who helped free Europe on June 6, 1944, during World War II. It also wants people to remember their bravery by learning about it and asks the President to make a special day to remember their sacrifice.
S. 3890 — To prohibit certain off-post demonstrations.
March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:322
S. 3890, titled the "Prohibiting Certain Off-Post Demonstrations Act of 2024," aims to restrict members of the United States Armed Forces from participating in off-post demonstrations under specific conditions. These conditions include being on duty, being in a foreign...
Simple Explanation
S. 3890 is a bill that tries to stop soldiers from going to certain protest gatherings when they're working or in other specific situations. If they break this rule, they could get into trouble with their military bosses.
S. RES. 791 — Designating August 1, 2024, as Gold Star Children’s Day.
July 31, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:165
S. RES. 791 proposes to establish August 1, 2024, as "Gold Star Children's Day." This resolution seeks to recognize and honor the sacrifices and challenges faced by children whose parents have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Senate encourages the...
Simple Explanation
On August 1, 2024, everyone is asked to remember and support kids whose moms or dads died while working in the military to keep people safe. It's a special day called "Gold Star Children's Day" to honor these brave children for their strength.
S. J. RES. 89 — To direct the termination of the use of United States Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip that has not been authorized by Congress.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:342
S. J. RES. 89 orders the end of using U.S. military forces for constructing, maintaining, and running a logistics pier on Gaza Strip's coast unless Congress has specifically allowed it. The President must stop these military activities within 30 days after this resolution's...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the President to stop using the U.S. military to work on a special building project near Gaza's beach in 30 days unless Congress says it's okay to keep going. This decision won't stop the U.S. from working with Israel.
S. CON. RES. 33 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
April 17, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:219
S. CON. RES. 33 permits the remains of Army Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict, to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on April 29, 2024. This event is intended to honor the Silent...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that Ralph Puckett, Jr., a very brave soldier from the Korean War, will have a special honor by having his body displayed in a grand building called the Capitol so people can remember and say thank you.

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