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Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1205

Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

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Introduced 2026-04-21Topic: veterans military · economy jobsCommemorative

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This House resolution states that the House of Representatives encourages small businesses and major retailers across the United States to voluntarily offer discounts to members of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, and to veterans. The discounts would honor the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The resolution states that business participation would be voluntary, with no mandates and no taxpayer funding. It also states that participating businesses may identify themselves as "America 250 Military Appreciation Businesses."

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-04-21HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.refer
2026-04-21HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.refer
2026-04-21Submitted in Houseintroduce
2026-04-21HouseSubmitted in Houserefer
2026-04-21Submitted in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-09-20. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.