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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.

119th Congress Introduced by James Lankford

Designates Public Service Recognition Week 2025 (May 4-10) to commend federal, state, and local workers and uniformed services for their dedication, service, and sacrifice.

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Bill Summary · SRES 216

Summary: S.Res. 216 – A Senate Resolution on Public Service Recognition Week

Overview

S.Res. 216 (Senate Resolution), introduced May 12, 2025, by Sen. James Lankford, expresses the sense of the Senate regarding recognition of public servants. The measure designates Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) for 2025 and commends and honors federal, state, and local government employees, as well as members of the uniformed services, for their dedication and service. It is a commemorative, non-binding resolution and does not create new laws or authorize spending.

Purpose and Intent

  • Publicly acknowledge and commend public servants for their ongoing contributions to the United States.
  • Promote awareness and celebration of public service as a career across all levels of government.
  • Honor those who have sacrificed or given their lives in service to their communities and the nation.
  • Encourage continued efforts to publicize and celebrate public service careers and pathways into government service.
  • Express gratitude to federal workers and to public servants who answer the call to serve the nation, states, and local communities.

Key Provisions (as introduced)

  1. Designation of Public Service Recognition Week for May 4–10, 2025.
  2. Commendation of public servants during PSRW for their annual contributions to the United States.
  3. Salute to government employees and members of the uniformed services for their dedication to and enthusiasm for the public they serve.
  4. Honor for government employees and uniformed services who have given their lives in service to communities and the United States.
  5. Encouragement of efforts to promote and celebrate public service careers across all levels of government.
  6. Expression of gratitude to public servants who have selflessly answered the call to serve the United States, their state, and their communities.
  7. Expression of gratitude to federal workers who have selflessly answered the call to serve the United States.

Affected Parties

  • Federal, state, and local government employees and agencies.
  • Members of the uniformed services.
  • Families and communities of those who have sacrificed in service.
  • Individuals considering or pursuing public service careers.

Legislative Status and Process

  • Introduced in the Senate on May 12, 2025.
  • Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for consideration.
  • No further legislative actions are specified in the provided information; as a resolution, enacted status would be a formal expression of the Senate’s sentiment rather than a law.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Senator James Lankford

Implications and Context

  • As a sense-of-the-Senate resolution, S.Res. 216 is non-binding and does not create enforceable duties or authorize spending.
  • The resolution serves a commemorative and aspirational role, aiming to elevate public awareness of public service and recognize those who serve.
  • It may be used in ceremonies, education, and outreach to highlight career opportunities in government and to honor those who have given their lives in service.

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