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HRES 1130118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Supporting the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child".

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Apr 10, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1130 from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution supporting the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child." The resolution aims to recognize and honor the contributions and sacrifices of children in military families. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. No official summary or full text of the bill is available in the source data.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1130 sought to officially recognize April 2024 as the Month of the Military Child to honor military families, but it did not pass and lacks detailed legislative text or summary in the available data.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is a House Resolution (H.Res.) focused on symbolic recognition rather than creating binding law.
  • It supports designating April 2024 as the Month of the Military Child to honor children of military personnel.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not progress and is now failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Children of military families', 'Military families in general', 'Military support organizations and advocacy groups']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, the bill does not create enforceable obligations or funding mechanisms.', 'Lack of detailed legislative text limits clarity on any specific activities or programs associated with the designation.', 'No information on oversight or implementation responsibilities is provided.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. It aligns with a tradition of symbolic resolutions recognizing specific groups or causes. The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and is now classified as failed or expired.

Hidden Impact Review

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Clear Review

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Indirect Effects

['The designation could increase public awareness and support for military children and their unique challenges.', 'It may encourage community and organizational events or initiatives during April to honor military children.', 'Potential for increased advocacy or policy discussions related to military family support stemming from heightened visibility.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits detailed analysis. As a non-binding resolution, the bill does not impose legal or financial obligations, reducing complexity in oversight. Tracking the bill's referral and failure status provides transparency on its legislative progress.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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