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HRES 373

Expressing support for the month of May as "Fallen Heroes Memorial Month".

119th Congress Introduced by Stephanie Bice and 10 co-sponsors

Designates May as Fallen Heroes Memorial Month and requests the President to issue an annual proclamation recognizing and honoring fallen service members and encouraging support fo

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Bill Summary · HRES 373

Summary: HRES 373 – Fallen Heroes Memorial Month

Purpose

HRES 373 is a non-binding House of Representatives resolution expressing support for designating the month of May as Fallen Heroes Memorial Month. The resolution also requests that the President issue an annual proclamation recognizing fallen service members, expressing ongoing national gratitude, and encouraging voluntary service and support for veteran organizations.

Key Provisions

  • Honors the more than 1,300,000 veterans who gave their lives in service to the United States.
  • Recognizes the families and loved ones of the Nation’s fallen heroes and lifts them up in prayer.
  • Urges Americans to reflect on the contributions of America’s heroes and to honor the memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in securing liberty.
  • Requests the President to issue an annual proclamation that:
    • Designates Fallen Heroes Memorial Month;
    • Affirms the Nation’s everlasting gratitude for service members who made the ultimate sacrifice;
    • Encourages Americans to remember and honor fallen heroes and to pay tribute through volunteering and supporting veteran service organizations.

Procedural History & Status

  • Introduced in the House on May 1, 2025.
  • Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and, in addition, to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for consideration of provisions within their jurisdictions.
  • The referral includes a period to be determined by the Speaker for consideration.

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic and ceremonial effect: Elevates national recognition of fallen service members and their families.
  • Public awareness: Encourages reflection, remembrance, and gratitude toward veterans.
  • Civic engagement: Promotes volunteering and support for veteran service organizations as part of national remembrance.
  • Legal effect: As a resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funds; it expresses congressional support and requests presidential action.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Barry Moore
  • Cosponsors: Daniel Webster, Chuck Edwards, Claudia Tenney, August Pfluger, Stephanie I. Bice, Dan Crenshaw, Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, Morgan Luttrell, Derrick Van Orden, David G. Valadao

Notes: The bill treats May as Fallen Heroes Memorial Month through a formal expression of support and a request for a presidential proclamation. The figure cited attributes more than 1.3 million veterans who gave their lives.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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