Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1372

Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness.

Resolution to Promote Kindness in Communities

Jun 18·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.

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Very unlikely to pass

This is a symbolic statement that does not change any laws. Most resolutions like this are introduced to make a point but rarely get a full vote from the House.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.Res. 566 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.Res. 566 (118th) →

Key Points

This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially support the idea of being kind to others. It defines kindness as doing something helpful for someone else without expecting a reward.
The proposal says that kindness can help heal the country and make people healthier. It points to studies showing that being kind can reduce stress and help people get along better with their neighbors.
This is a symbolic action that does not create new laws or spend any government money. Its main goal is to encourage people to work together and build stronger bonds in their local communities.

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Milestones

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Jun 18, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Jun 18, 2026

Submitted in House

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness.

Bill NumberHRES 1372

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.