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119-hres-1496119th Congress

Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the evacuation of Afghanistan, the Gulf war era, and honoring Gulf war era veterans.

Sponsored By: Representative McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would recognize and honor Gulf war era veterans and mark the fifth anniversary of the Afghanistan evacuation on August 28, 2026. It lists major Gulf and post‑9/11 military operations and milestones, notes that about 8.4 million people served in the Gulf war era, honors the 13 service members killed in the August 26, 2021 terrorist attack during the Afghanistan withdrawal, and reaffirms Congress's commitment to those veterans and to U.S. forces serving in the Middle East.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6]

NC • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 8/27/2026

  • Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 8/27/2026

  • Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 8/27/2026

  • Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 8/27/2026

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