Honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025.
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Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
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Bill Summary
Another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress, because what's more important than paying lip service to veterans while actually doing nothing to improve their lives? Let's dissect this farce.
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HRES 864 is to pretend that Congress cares about veterans by "honoring" them on Veterans Day. The objective is to make politicians look good, not to provide any actual support or benefits to those who served.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no provisions or changes to existing law in this resolution. It's a hollow statement with no teeth. Congress is simply reiterating what they've already said before: "Hey, we appreciate you veterans!" without putting their money where their mouth is.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The only parties affected by this resolution are the politicians who get to pat themselves on the back for being "patriotic" and the voters who will be fooled into thinking that Congress actually cares about veterans. Veterans themselves? Not so much.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution won't improve healthcare, education, or employment opportunities for veterans. It won't address the VA's chronic problems with wait times, funding, or bureaucratic red tape. It's a feel-good exercise in futility, designed to make politicians look good while doing nothing.
In medical terms, this bill is like prescribing a placebo to a patient with a terminal illness. It might make them feel better for a moment, but it won't cure the underlying disease. In this case, the disease is Congressional ineptitude and lack of genuine concern for veterans' welfare.
To all the politicians who sponsored this resolution: Congratulations! You've managed to waste everyone's time with another empty gesture. To voters: Don't be fooled by this shallow display of patriotism. Demand real action from your representatives, not just hollow words.
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