# 119-hres-1639: Supporting the designation of October 26, 2026, as the "Day of the Deployed".

119-hres-1639, Supporting the designation of October 26, 2026, as the "Day of the Deployed"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO); status introduced (as of 2026-10-30).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1639
- As of: 2026-10-30
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1639
- Congress: 119
- Title: Supporting the designation of October 26, 2026, as the "Day of the Deployed".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-26
- Sponsor: Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: unknown
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-30

## Summary

**Designates October 26, 2026 as the 'Day of the Deployed'** to honor deployed members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. The resolution highlights that more than 2 million people serve in the Armed Forces including reserve components, that hundreds of thousands are currently serving overseas, and that over 2 million have deployed to the U.S. Central Command area since September 11, 2001. It calls on the American people to reflect on the service of deployed members past, present, and future and encourages observing the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2026-10-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1639 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1639)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6976)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1639 (as of 2026-10-30).