Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Peace Month" and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (31 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1502 is a symbolic resolution expressing support for designating September 2026 as "Peace Month." It cites the United Nations' designation of September 21 as the International Day of Peace, the UN's call for a 24-hour global ceasefire on that day, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as background for promoting peace. The resolution itself does not create any new law, funding, or mandatory program; it simply states that the House of Representatives supports the Peace Month designation and calls on Congress to take action to promote peace both domestically and internationally.
Because it is a simple resolution expressing the sentiment of the House rather than binding legislation, it would not directly regulate any individuals, businesses, or government agencies, nor would it appropriate funds or change existing law. Its effect, if adopted, would be largely rhetorical—signaling congressional support for peace-related themes and encouraging further legislative or policy action, without specifying what that action would be.
The resolution was introduced on August 31, 2026, by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration. As of the latest available information, no further action has been taken. For the resolution to have any formal effect, the committee would need to act on it and the full House would need to vote to adopt it.
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Timeline
31 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1502 do?
- H.Res. 1502 is a symbolic resolution expressing support for designating September 2026 as "Peace Month." It cites the United Nations' designation of September 21 as the International Day of Peace, the UN's call for a 24-hour global ceasefire on that day, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as background for promoting peace. The resolution itself does not create any new law, funding, or mandatory program; it simply states that the House of Representatives supports the Peace Month designation and calls on Congress to take action to promote peace both domestically and internationally. Because it is a simple resolution expressing the sentiment of the House rather than binding legislation, it would not directly regulate any individuals, businesses, or government agencies, nor would it appropriate funds or change existing law. Its effect, if adopted, would be largely rhetorical—signaling congressional support for peace-related themes and encouraging further legislative or policy action, without specifying what that action would be. The resolution was introduced on August 31, 2026, by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration. As of the latest available information, no further action has been taken. For the resolution to have any formal effect, the committee would need to act on it and the full House would need to vote to adopt it.
- Has H.Res. 1502 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1502. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1502?
- H.Res. 1502 was sponsored by Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1502?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (31 Aug 2026).
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