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Read. Follow. Verify.House Resolution 1498 honors Gulf War era veterans and marks the fifth anniversary of the Afghanistan evacuation
Last action · August 27, 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.Sponsors: Addison McDowell and 4 others
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What This Bill Would Do
House Resolution 1498 formally commemorates the fifth anniversary of the evacuation of Afghanistan and honors the service of Gulf War era veterans. The measure has been referred to the House Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs for further consideration.
This resolution serves as an official congressional recognition of the military service of Gulf War era veterans and the historical significance of the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation.
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Gulf War era veterans
The resolution formally honors this group for their military service.
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Procedural history
2 actions- Aug 27, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred 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.
- Aug 27, 2026HouseSubmitted in House
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Commemorative Timing
The resolution aligns with the five-year mark of the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, indicating a focus on historical reflection.
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