Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1205

Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Military Discounts: Encouraging Businesses to Support Veterans for US 250th Anniversary

Apr 21·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and is currently sitting with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Committee on Small Business. Since April 20, 2026, no further action has been taken by these committees. It is common for bills to remain in committee without a vote, and this proposal is not currently moving forward.

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This is a non-controversial resolution that does not cost money or change laws, making it very easy for both parties to support.

Key Points

This resolution asks businesses across the country to give special discounts to military members and veterans. This is meant to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026.
The discounts would be completely voluntary. The government is not forcing any business to participate, and no taxpayer money will be used for this program.
Active duty service members, National Guard members, Reservists, and veterans would all be eligible for these discounts if a business chooses to offer them.
Participating stores and shops can call themselves America 250 Military Appreciation Businesses. This helps people see which companies are supporting the military during the national celebration.

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Apr 21, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Apr 21, 2026

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Bill NumberHRES 1205

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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D: 1R: 7

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