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HRES 1296118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2024, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jun 12, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1296 from the 118th Congress expresses support for designating June 12, 2024, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day." The resolution aims to recognize and honor the contributions of women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. No additional legislative text or detailed provisions are available for this resolution.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1296 sought to officially recognize June 12, 2024, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day to honor women veterans, but the resolution did not pass and has expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution designates June 12, 2024, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day.
  • It aims to acknowledge the service and contributions of women veterans in the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Women veterans of the United States Armed Forces', 'Veteran advocacy organizations', 'Military and veteran community stakeholders']

Potential Concerns

['The resolution does not include funding or enforcement mechanisms, limiting its practical impact.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it does not create legal obligations or policy changes.', 'The lack of detailed text or provisions restricts clarity on implementation or official recognition processes.']

Political Context

This resolution is part of congressional efforts to recognize specific groups within the veteran community. It reflects a symbolic gesture rather than a legislative mandate. The referral to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability is a standard procedural step for such resolutions. The failure or expiration indicates it did not receive further legislative consideration during the session.

Hidden Impact Review

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['The designation of a specific day may increase public awareness and recognition of women veterans.', 'Veteran organizations might use the day for outreach, events, or advocacy efforts.', 'Symbolic recognition could influence future legislative or policy initiatives related to women veterans.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution is a non-binding expression of support without legislative authority or funding. Its failure to advance beyond committee referral limits its official impact. Transparency considerations include the absence of detailed text and the lack of formal legislative action, which restricts oversight opportunities. Monitoring similar resolutions can provide insight into congressional priorities regarding veteran recognition.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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