Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a "Veterans Appreciation Month" offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to recognize the men and women whose service has protected American freedom for generations.

Summary

Declares a national Veterans Appreciation Month to take place during the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026 and calls on businesses, schools, civic groups, and the private sector to honor veterans and military families. Encourages voluntary private-sector participation by allowing businesses to identify as "America 250 Military Appreciation Businesses" and emphasizes bipartisan support for aiding veterans and military families. The measure is ceremonial and places no new federal obligations or funding requirements on governments.

• Creates a national Veterans Appreciation Month during the U.S. 250th anniversary year (2026).
• Encourages businesses, schools, civic groups, and the private sector to honor veterans and military families.
• Allows voluntary designation of participating businesses as "America 250 Military Appreciation Businesses."
• Is primarily ceremonial and declaratory; it does not create new federal programs or require funding.
• Places no new mandates on state or local governments and imposes no reporting requirements.
• Relies on voluntary private- and community-level participation to carry out activities.
• Highlights bipartisan support for efforts to assist veterans and military families.
• May spur local events, recognition programs, and private-sector marketing tied to veteran appreciation.