United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HRES 203 — Recognizing the roles and contributions of military animals and their valiant human handlers for bravery in both war and peace, and acknowledging the importance of honoring their valor and meritorious achievements.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

This resolution recognizes and thanks American service animals and their handlers who serve the United States in times of war and peace and supports the creation of an annual process to nominate animals for the Medal of Bravery and the Distinguished Service Medal.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Submitted in House

  2. Submitted in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 203 do?
This resolution recognizes and thanks American service animals and their handlers who serve the United States in times of war and peace and supports the creation of an annual process to nominate animals for the Medal of Bravery and the Distinguished Service Medal.
Who sponsors HRES 203?
HRES 203 is sponsored by Brownley, Julia (Democratic) and Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican).
What is the current status of HRES 203?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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