# 119-hres-1204: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a "Veterans Appreciation Month" offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to recognize the men and women whose service has protected American freedom for generations.

119-hres-1204, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a "Veterans Appreciation Month" offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to recognize the men and women whose service has protected American freedom for generations., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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- As of: 2026-09-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1204
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a "Veterans Appreciation Month" offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to recognize the men and women whose service has protected American freedom for generations.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Veterans Appreciation Month** would create a national month to recognize and honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. The resolution would tie this recognition to America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 and encourage businesses, schools, and civic groups to participate, including identifying participating firms as "America 250 Military Appreciation Businesses" to raise awareness of veterans’ service and the sacrifices of military families.

## Cosponsors (13)

- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6] (R-TX), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] (R-TX), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] (R-TX), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-FL), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D-CA), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3] (R-WI), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fuller, Clay [R-GA-14] (R-GA), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL), 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] (R-MI), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 119-hr-9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-hr-4382: America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act
- 119-hjres-158: Encouraging States to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" that coincide with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, providing a practical way f…

## Sources
- [119-hres-1204 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1204)

## Related
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
- [119-hr-9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9250)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-4382: America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4382)
- [119-hjres-158: Encouraging States to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" that coincide wi…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hjres-158)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1204 (as of 2026-09-21).