Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the naming of new or undedicated facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs after women veterans and minority veterans in order to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.

2/18/2025, 9:24 PM
Congress
119

Number
HRES - 60

Introduced on
2025-01-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Julia Brownley

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/23/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the naming of new or undedicated Department of Veterans Affairs facilities after women veterans and minority veterans to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces.

Bill 119 H.Res. 60, also known as the "Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the naming of new or undedicated facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs after women veterans and minority veterans in order to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States," is a resolution that aims to honor the contributions of women veterans and minority veterans by naming new or currently unnamed facilities within the Department of Veterans Affairs after them.

The resolution recognizes the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all individuals who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and seeks to ensure that their sacrifices and service are properly acknowledged and celebrated. By naming facilities after women veterans and minority veterans, the resolution aims to highlight their important role in the military and honor their service to the country.

The resolution has garnered support from members of the House of Representatives who believe that it is important to recognize the contributions of women veterans and minority veterans and to ensure that their stories are not overlooked or forgotten. By naming facilities after these individuals, the resolution seeks to create a more inclusive and representative environment within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 60 is a bipartisan effort to honor the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and to ensure that the sacrifices and service of women veterans and minority veterans are properly recognized and celebrated.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the support of the House of Representatives for the naming of new or undedicated facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs after women veterans and minority veterans in order to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/18/2025

This resolution supports the naming of new or undedicated Department of Veterans Affairs facilities after women veterans and minority veterans to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces.


Latest Action1/23/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.