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HRES 1606118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Honoring the 5th anniversary of the United States Space Force.

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jun 6, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 4, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Executive Summary

H.Res.1606 is a House resolution introduced in the 118th Congress to honor the 5th anniversary of the United States Space Force. The resolution recognizes the establishment and contributions of the Space Force as a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. There is no full text or detailed summary available for this resolution.

Bottom Line

This resolution aimed to formally recognize the 5th anniversary of the U.S. Space Force but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution commemorates the 5th anniversary of the United States Space Force.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
  • The bill was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services on December 4, 2024, but did not advance further.
Who Benefits?

['United States Space Force', 'Department of Defense', 'Members and personnel of the Space Force', 'Defense and national security communities']

Potential Concerns

['No specific implementation or funding provisions are included, limiting practical impact.', 'As a commemorative resolution, it does not confer new authority or oversight mechanisms.', 'The lack of detailed text or summary limits understanding of any additional policy implications.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the context of recognizing the relatively new U.S. Space Force, established as a separate military branch in 2019. It reflects congressional interest in acknowledging the Space Force's role within the Armed Forces. The referral to the Armed Services Committee aligns with the committee's jurisdiction over military matters. The resolution did not proceed to a vote or enactment during the 118th Congress.

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Clear Review

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Indirect Effects

['May contribute to increased public and congressional awareness of the Space Force.', 'Could influence future legislative or budgetary considerations related to space defense.', 'Supports symbolic recognition that may affect morale within the Space Force community.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution lacks substantive legislative provisions, funding, or enforcement language, limiting oversight considerations. Transparency is constrained by the absence of a full bill text and official summary. Monitoring committee actions and related legislative activity may provide additional context on congressional support for the Space Force.

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

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