This House resolution recognizes the patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers. It describes their long history of supporting members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families, saying they have volunteered millions of hours and raised billions of dollars. The resolution notes these groups have representatives in all 50 States, territories, and abroad, and that auxiliary units include more than 1,000,000 members. It lists activities such as providing financial help for rent, child care, utilities, and food; hosting "stand-downs" for homeless veterans; running food drives, hospital visits, and scholarships; organizing welcome home and send-off events; providing military honor ceremonies and funeral honors; volunteering at Department of Veterans Affairs facilities; and raising money for cancer research. The resolution directs the House to honor and recognize these organizations, to commend their members, to encourage public awareness of their work, and to call on people to follow their example and volunteer.
This resolution is a formal recognition and statement from the House of Representatives. It does not change benefits, laws, or legal duties. It asks people to promote awareness of veterans service organizations and to consider volunteering or supporting their work.
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Supporters see these groups as a long-standing, complementary part of support for service members, veterans, and families. The resolution highlights their volunteer hours, fundraising, community programs, hospital visits, scholarship support, funeral and honor ceremonies, and volunteer service at VA facilities.
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