# 119-hres-1205: Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

119-hres-1205, Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States., 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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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1205
- Congress: 119
- Title: Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Voluntary military appreciation discounts** for service members and veterans would be encouraged nationwide in honor of the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. The resolution asks businesses large and small to participate as a visible gesture of appreciation while keeping participation voluntary and without taxpayer funding. - Military members, veterans, and families: Would be invited to receive discounts tied to the America 250 celebration, benefiting nearly 18 million veterans nationwide. - Businesses: Small shops and major retailers are asked to offer and publicize voluntary military discounts and may label themselves “America 250 Military Appreciation Businesses”. - Communities: Aims to strengthen ties between businesses and military communities and create a visible national culture of appreciation during the anniversary year. *This resolution specifies no taxpayer funding and no mandates, so it would not directly affect federal spending.*

## Cosponsors (9)

- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 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. 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

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## Sources
- [119-hres-1205 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1205)

## Related
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- [119-hjres-158: Encouraging States to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" that coincide wi…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hjres-158)
- [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-4382: America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4382)
- [119-hconres-12: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hconres-12)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1205 (as of 2026-09-21).