Recognizing the 205th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.

Summary

Recognizes historical, cultural, and strategic ties between the United States and Greece and declares it proper and desirable to celebrate March 25, 2026, as Greek Independence Day with the people of Greece. The text recounts ancient Greek contributions to democracy, 19th-century U.S. support for Greek independence, Greek resistance and losses in World War II, and postwar cooperation including NATO membership, bilateral defense agreements, trilateral cooperation with Israel and Cyprus, participation in peacekeeping, and Greece’s recent accession to the Artemis Accords. The measure is purely declaratory: it contains no operative mandates, funding, legal changes, or new requirements for federal agencies. Its primary effect is symbolic and diplomatic, affirming shared values and encouraging celebration and reaffirmation of democratic principles on the specified date.

• Designates March 25, 2026, as an appropriate day for the United States to celebrate Greek Independence Day with the people of Greece.
• Recalls ancient Greek contributions to democracy and connects them to American democratic principles.
• Describes historical U.S. support for Greek independence and mentions American Philhellenes and humanitarian aid.
• Commemorates Greek resistance in World War II and wartime casualties.
• Affirms modern security and diplomatic links: NATO membership, bilateral defense agreements, trilateral cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean, and recent memoranda on energy cooperation.
• Notes Greece’s participation in international peacekeeping and membership in the Artemis Accords.
• Recognizes the role and contributions of the Greek-American community.
• Is declaratory and symbolic only—contains no funding, mandates, or changes to U.S. law.