Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the evacuation of Afghanistan, the Gulf war era, and honoring Gulf war era veterans.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Aug 2026): 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.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1496 is a commemorative resolution introduced in the House that does not create law or change policy. It formally recognizes the fifth anniversary of the August 2021 U.S. military withdrawal and evacuation from Afghanistan, and it honors veterans of the "Gulf war era," a designation covering service members who served from the 1990-91 Gulf War through more recent operations, including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. The resolution cites historical events such as the liberation of Kuwait, the 2001 launch of Enduring Freedom, the 2011 killing of Osama bin Laden, and the deaths of 13 U.S. service members in an August 2021 attack during the Afghanistan evacuation.
The resolution primarily affects how Congress publicly acknowledges military veterans; it does not provide funding, benefits, or changes to veterans' programs. It is directed at an estimated 8.4 million living Gulf war-era veterans, described as the largest group of living U.S. veterans, as well as the memory of those who died during the Afghanistan withdrawal.
The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Addison McDowell along with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs. As a simple resolution, it would need to be considered and passed by the House; it does not go to the Senate or the President and would have no legal effect beyond expressing the House's sentiment.
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Timeline
27 Aug 2026
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.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1496 do?
- H.Res. 1496 is a commemorative resolution introduced in the House that does not create law or change policy. It formally recognizes the fifth anniversary of the August 2021 U.S. military withdrawal and evacuation from Afghanistan, and it honors veterans of the "Gulf war era," a designation covering service members who served from the 1990-91 Gulf War through more recent operations, including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. The resolution cites historical events such as the liberation of Kuwait, the 2001 launch of Enduring Freedom, the 2011 killing of Osama bin Laden, and the deaths of 13 U.S. service members in an August 2021 attack during the Afghanistan evacuation. The resolution primarily affects how Congress publicly acknowledges military veterans; it does not provide funding, benefits, or changes to veterans' programs. It is directed at an estimated 8.4 million living Gulf war-era veterans, described as the largest group of living U.S. veterans, as well as the memory of those who died during the Afghanistan withdrawal. The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Addison McDowell along with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs. As a simple resolution, it would need to be considered and passed by the House; it does not go to the Senate or the President and would have no legal effect beyond expressing the House's sentiment.
- Has H.Res. 1496 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1496. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1496?
- H.Res. 1496 was sponsored by Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1496?
- 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. (27 Aug 2026).
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