Posts - Bill - 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.

house 03/10/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to formally recognize the bravery and valuable contributions of military animals and their handlers, both in war and peace. Our goal is to establish an annual process to honor their valor with official medals, ensuring their heroic service is remembered and celebrated.

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.

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moderate 03/10/2025

Animals deserve their day in the spotlight; bravery isn’t exclusive to humans or politics.

moderate 03/10/2025

Puppy medals sound cute, but let’s make sure real heroes—both handlers and hounds—get the respect they deserve.

moderate 03/10/2025

From Hannibal's elephants to bomb-sniffing dogs, valor transcends species and deserves a nod from Congress.

left-leaning 03/10/2025

Medals for heroic pups? Fine. Now how about a medal for healthcare for all our soldiers and their families?

left-leaning 03/10/2025

Recognizing bravery is nice, but let’s not forget these animals have no choice—real courage means fighting for peace too.

right-leaning 03/10/2025

If loyalty and sacrifice had a face, it’d be wet-nosed and wagging—time to honor our military animals the right way.

right-leaning 03/10/2025

Finally, a bill that gives our four-legged heroes the recognition they earned—boots and paws on the ground matter.

left-leaning 03/10/2025

If we can honor animals for war, why not honor the vets who actually came back? Let’s lift up all who serve, four legs or two.

right-leaning 03/10/2025

Politics aside, these brave animals have saved lives; giving them medals is as American as apple pie and freedom.