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HRES 1372118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Expressing support for the designation of July 20, 2024, as "National Heroes Day" to honor the sacrifices of everyday heroes who save lives and improve their communities.

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jul 22, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1372 from the 118th Congress proposes the designation of July 20, 2024, as "National Heroes Day." The resolution aims to honor the sacrifices of everyday heroes who save lives and improve their communities. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. There is no official summary or full text available for detailed provisions.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1372 sought to establish a commemorative day recognizing everyday heroes but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill designates July 20, 2024, as "National Heroes Day."
  • It aims to honor individuals who contribute to saving lives and community improvement.
  • The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Everyday heroes recognized by the designation, including first responders, community volunteers, and others who contribute to public safety and welfare.', 'Communities that may gain increased awareness and appreciation for local heroes.']

Potential Concerns

["No specific implementation mechanisms or funding provisions are detailed, which may limit the resolution's practical impact.", 'As a House resolution, it does not carry the force of law or require executive action, potentially limiting enforcement or formal recognition.', 'The lack of detailed text and summary restricts understanding of any administrative responsibilities or oversight.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. It falls within the policy area of Government Operations and Politics. The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum or prioritization.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Increased public awareness and appreciation of everyday heroes if the day is recognized informally by communities or organizations.', 'Potential for future legislative efforts to establish similar commemorations with more formal recognition or support.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits transparency and public understanding of the resolution's provisions. The bill's status as a nonbinding House resolution means it does not impose legal requirements or funding obligations, which should be clear to stakeholders. Tracking such commemorative resolutions is important to distinguish symbolic actions from substantive policy changes.

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

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