HRES 753
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "Peace Month" and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.
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This resolution expresses support for designating September 2025 as "Peace Month." It acknowledges the United Nations’ recognition of International Day of Peace and encourages Congress to take action to promote peace globally and domestically. The resolution highlights the importance of peace efforts and references the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It ultimately urges Congress to actively support and advance peace initiatives.
Key provisions
- Designates September 2025 as "Peace Month."
- Calls on Congress to promote peace both domestically and internationally.
- Recognizes the United Nations’ International Day of Peace (Peace Day).
- References the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Acknowledges the UN’s call for a global cease-fire on Peace Day.
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- Congress
- The United States
- The international community
- United Nations member states
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. RES. 753
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as Peace Month
and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.
Whereas the United Nations designated September 21 International Day of Peace
, otherwise known as Peace Day;
Whereas the United Nations General Assembly declared Peace Day as a day devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples
;
Whereas all United Nations member states, organizations, regional and nongovernmental organizations, and individuals are encouraged to celebrate and recognize global peace efforts on Peace Day;
Whereas Peace Day represents shared hopes of an end to conflict in all forms;
Whereas the United Nations calls for a 24-hour global cease fire on Peace Day;
Whereas this year’s Peace Day theme is Act Now for a Peaceful World
;
Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone development in contemporary human history promoting peace and well-being worldwide;
Whereas global peace promotion efforts improve the lives of Americans and all peoples;
Whereas the United States has a long history of promoting peace and human rights at home and abroad; and
Whereas September would be an appropriate month to designate as Peace Month: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives—
supports the designation of Peace Month
; and
calls on Congress to promote peace, both at home and abroad.