U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1496: Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the evacuation of Afghanistan, the Gulf war era, and honoring Gulf war era veterans.
Status: In committee, August 27, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 27, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1496 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 27, 2026 Mr. McDowell (for himself, Mr. Van Orden , Mr. Ciscomani , Mr. Baird , and Mr. Van Epps ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services , and Foreign Affairs , 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 RESOLUTION Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the evacuation of Afghanistan, the Gulf war era, and honoring Gulf war era veterans. Whereas, on August 2, 1990, the United States launched Operation Desert Shield to deter Iraqi aggression towards Saudi Arabia and prepare for the liberation of Kuwait; Whereas, on January 16, 1991, the United States Armed Forces began Operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation; Whereas Kuwait was freed after an impressive 43-day air, land, and sea campaign that demonstrated the unrivaled skill and professionalism of the United States Armed Forces; Whereas, in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States launched Operation Enduring Freedom to dismantle al-Qaeda; Whereas, on March 20, 2003, the United States launched Operation Iraqi Freedom to overthrow the Ba'athist government …
Sponsors
- Addison McDowell (R, HD-006) · primary sponsor
- Derrick Van Orden (R, HD-003)
- Juan Ciscomani (R, HD-AZ-6)
- James Baird (R, HD-004)
- Matt Van Epps (R, HD-007)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Common questions
- What is HR1496?
- HR1496 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the evacuation of Afghanistan, the Gulf war era, and honoring Gulf war era veterans.
- What is the status of HR1496?
- In committee as of August 27, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, 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. (August 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1496?
- Addison McDowell (R, HD-006), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1496?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1496
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