# 119-sres-216: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

119-sres-216, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-216
- As of: 2025-12-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-216
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-12
- Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Public Service Recognition Week** would be designated for May 4–10, 2025 to honor federal, state, and local government employees and members of the uniformed services for their service. The resolution praises millions who defend freedom, deliver benefits such as Social Security and Medicare, fight disease and fires, protect the environment, teach, support veterans, and help communities recover from disasters. It also salutes those who died in service and encourages promoting careers in public service.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA), 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-554: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
- 119-s-4576: Jewish American Security Act
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-545: Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-216 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/216)

## Related
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-554: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-554)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
- [119-s-4576: Jewish American Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4576)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-545: Combating Illicit Xylazine Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-545)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-216 (as of 2025-12-21).