H.R. 2919
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To prohibit the use of funds for certain parades.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · April 14, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Veasey
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the or the "Preventing Allocation of Resources for Absurd Defense Expenditures Act" or "PARADE Act".
SEC. 2. Prohibition on use of funds for certain parades
(a) In general
None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense or for the White House or the Executive Office of the President may be used for a covered parade.
(b) Covered parade
In this section, the term covered parade means a parade that— (1) is sponsored by the Department of Defense or by the White House or the Executive Office of the President; and
(2) is specifically commemorating or paying tribute to the current President.