Summary of HRES 223 (Honoring Selfridge Air National Guard Base)

Overview

HRES 223 is a House Resolution introduced on March 14, 2025, that honors Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan, on its 108th anniversary. The measure expresses Congressional support for the base, its personnel, and ongoing collaboration with the Department of Defense, while recognizing Michigan’s investments in its defense assets and workforce. It is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution.

Purpose and Intent

• Acknowledges Selfridge Air National Guard Base’s 108th anniversary.
• Commends the thousands of men and women who have worked and trained at Selfridge ANG Base.
• Reinforces the commitment of the U.S. Armed Forces to Selfridge as a facility key to national security.
• Encourages continued cooperation and dialogue with the Department of Defense in support of Selfridge ANG Base.
• Acknowledges Michigan’s ongoing investments in its defense assets and workforce and their contributions to national defense.

Key Provisions

The bill enumerates five principal provisions:
1. Honors Selfridge Air National Guard Base on its 108th anniversary.
2. Commends the thousands of personnel who have worked and trained at Selfridge ANG Base.
3. Reaffirms the Armed Forces’ commitment to Selfridge as a facility essential to U.S. national security.
4. Encourages ongoing cooperation and dialogue with the Department of Defense regarding Selfridge.
5. Acknowledges Michigan’s continued investments in defense assets and workforce and their contributions to national defense.

Procedural Status and Timeline

• Introduced in the House: March 14, 2025.
• Referred to: House Committee on Armed Services (same date).
• Submittal status: Submitted in the House.
• Related legislation: SRES 127 (companion bill in the Senate).

Sponsors

• Primary sponsor: John James
• Cosponsors include: Kristen McDonald Rivet, Tom Barrett, Hillary J. Scholten, Jack Bergman, Haley M. Stevens, Tim Walberg, Debbie Dingell, John R. Moolenaar, Shri Thanedar, Bill Huizenga, Lisa C. McClain

Related Legislation

• SRES 127 (companion bill in the Senate)

Potential Impact

• Since HRES 223 is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution, it does not authorize funding or alter federal law.
• The resolution signals Congress’s recognition and support for Selfridge ANG Base, which could positively influence local morale, public perception, and ongoing collaboration with the DoD.
• Might bolster attention to the base’s role in national security and reinforce dialogue with federal and state partners, including Michigan’s defense investments.

Contents Note

No substantive policy changes or appropriations are proposed. The document serves to honor and reaffirm support for Selfridge ANG Base and its contributions to national defense.