Tagged: conflicts and wars

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H.Res. 16
BillIntroduced1/6/2025
Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.

This resolution condemns Russia for committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people. It also calls on the United States, in cooperation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization and European Union allies, to undertake measures to support the Ukrainian government to prevent further acts of Russian genocide against the Ukrainian people.

International AffairsAlliancesConflicts and wars
H.R. 186
BillIntroduced1/3/2025
Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location ActThis bill requires the authorized monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients to be located within the Reserve (the great cross-axis of the National Mall, which generally extends from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and from the White House to the Jefferson Memorial).

Public Lands and Natural ResourcesConflicts and warsCongressional tributes
H.R. 39
BillIntroduced1/3/2025
Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025

Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to distribute a payment of $25,000 to U.S. merchant marines who engaged in qualified service during World War II. To be eligible, an individual must apply for the benefit and must not have received benefits under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944. The bill sets forth what constitutes qualified service, including time frame of service and licensing requirements.

Armed Forces and National SecurityConflicts and warsGovernment trust funds