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Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Jefferson Barracks in Missouri and recognizing its contributions to the military history and national security of the United States.

House

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Latest action: Mon Jul 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army.

House

Recognizes the 250th birthday of the United States Army and commemorates its historic service to the nation

Latest action: Fri Jun 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day".

Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4524)

Latest action: Thu Aug 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating August 16, 2025, "National Airborne Day".

Senate

Designates August 16, 2025, as National Airborne Day to formally recognize that observance

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army.

Senate

Recognizes the 250th birthday of the United States Army and honors its historic service to the nation

Latest action: Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell Congressional Gold Medal Act

House

Awards a single Congressional Gold Medal to commemorate James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell for their bravery and devotion during the Civil War as civilian members of Andrews’ Raiders

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.

House

Recognizes the 250th birthday of the United States Navy and marks the milestone anniversary of its service

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

House

Recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps and commemorates its historic service

Latest action: Wed Mar 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

House

Awards a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds for his achievements and heroic actions during World War II

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

Senate

Awards a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds for his heroic actions and achievements during World War II

Latest action: Mon Jan 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.

Senate

Recognizes the 250th birthday of the United States Navy and honors that military milestone

Latest action: Thu Oct 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

Senate

Require the authorized Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument to be located within the Reserve area of the National Mall

Latest action: Fri Mar 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

Senate

Recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps and honors its historic service to the Nation

Latest action: Sun Nov 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

House

Require the Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients to be located within the Reserve on the National Mall

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution commending the "Donut Dollies" for their patriotic service and steadfast support of United States servicemembers in combat and honoring their extraordinary contributions to the morale and well-being of United States servicemembers during wartime.

Senate

Honors the Donut Dollies for their wartime service supporting United States servicemembers' morale and well-being in combat

Latest action: Wed Apr 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to the national defense of the United States and its allies and honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the United States Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate and sustain the Apache.

Senate

Recognizes the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter's contributions to U.S. and allied national defense and honors the Army personnel who operate and sustain it

Latest action: Thu Jan 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".

Senate

Designates December 13, 2025, as National Wreaths Across America Day to recognize that observance nationwide

Latest action: Thu Dec 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Colonel Young Oak Kim Congressional Gold Medal Act

House

Awards a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to Colonel Young Oak Kim for heroism, leadership, and humanitarian service

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution to designate September 9, 2025, as "National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day", and to recognize the sacrifices made by American and Allied soldiers who liberated Italy from German occupation during World War II.

Senate

Designates September 9, 2025, as National World War II Italian Campaign Remembrance Day and recognizes the sacrifices of American and Allied soldiers who liberated Italy during World War II

Latest action: Mon Oct 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

House

Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the Buffalo Soldier regiments in recognition of their service to the United States

Latest action: Tue Feb 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

Senate

Authorize Coast Guard operations and programs for fiscal year 2025 under maritime transportation policy

Latest action: Mon Mar 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

House

Authorize Coast Guard programs and activities for fiscal year 2025, covering maritime operations and agency functions

Latest action: Wed Jul 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Sets FY2026 defense and national security policies and authorities for Defense Department programs, military construction, nuclear security, and related State Department, Coast Guard, and intelligence activities

Latest action: Thu Dec 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Set FY2026 defense policy and authorize military programs, construction, and Department of Energy national security activities, including force levels, procurement, and defense oversight

Latest action: Wed Nov 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

House

Authorize FY2026 defense programs and military construction, set national security policy for the Department of Defense and related agencies, and speed defense acquisition delivery

Latest action: Tue Sep 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Valor Earned Not Stolen Act of 2025

House

Increases the maximum prison term for falsely claiming certain military awards to obtain money, property, or another tangible benefit

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act

House

Require a budget score estimate of military action before and after deployment under the HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act

Latest action: Wed Apr 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

House

Designates a memorial site for the Air Force at Stratton Ridge under the Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

Latest action: Fri May 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3194-3195; text: CR S3218-3219)

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act.

House

Authorize use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony presenting Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act

Latest action: Tue Jul 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the ‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021.

House

Authorize use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony presenting Congressional Gold Medals awarded to the Six Triple Eight

Latest action: Mon Apr 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

Senate

Designates a memorial at Stratton Ridge to honor Air Force service and remembrance

Latest action: Mon Oct 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Fort Pillow National Battlefield Park Study Act

House

Directs a study on designating Fort Pillow as a National Battlefield Park within the National Park System

Latest action: Wed Jan 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

House

Awards a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment for its dedicated service during the Revolutionary War

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

Senate

Awards a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment for its dedicated Revolutionary War service

Latest action: Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Fort Monroe National Historical Park Establishment Act

House

Establishes Fort Monroe National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System

Latest action: Tue Feb 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II.

Senate

Authorizes use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a Congressional Gold Medal presentation ceremony honoring World War II United States Army Rangers veterans

Latest action: Thu May 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act

Senate

Renames Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater New York as Saratoga National Battlefield Park

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act

House

Renames Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater New York as Saratoga National Battlefield Park

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act

Senate

Extends through December 29, 2030 the application period for Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotments

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)