Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 249

Recognizing the 204th anniversary of the War of Greek Independence.

Greek Independence Day: 204th Anniversary Recognition

Mar 25, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: U.S.-Greece Strategic Partnership and Independence Anniversary

StalledNext up: A house committeeNo action in 15 months

This bill is currently sitting in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. No action has been taken on this proposal since March 2025, and it is considered stalled. The House committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but it is unlikely to see further progress.

Legislative Progress

House

No action since March 2025

Senate

President

Law

Very likely to pass

This is a non-controversial, bipartisan resolution celebrating a major international ally. These types of commemorative measures almost always pass with unanimous support.

Key Points

This resolution celebrates the 204th anniversary of Greece's fight for independence from the Ottoman Empire. It honors the long history of friendship and shared democratic values between the United States and Greece.
The document highlights how ancient Greek ideas about democracy inspired the founders of the United States. It also notes that American citizens traveled to Greece in the 1800s to help them win their freedom.
It recognizes Greece as a vital modern partner for security and energy. Greece is a member of NATO and spends over 3 percent of its economic output on defense, which helps maintain stability in Europe and the Mediterranean.
The resolution praises the Greek-American community for its many contributions to American society. It describes these citizens as a bridge that keeps the two nations closely connected through culture and business.

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Milestones

1 milestone2 actions

Mar 25, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Mar 25, 2025

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Recognizing the 204th anniversary of the War of Greek Independence.

Bill NumberHRES 249

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Data Sources

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Sponsor

Cosponsors

(9)

D: 6R: 3

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