119th Congress (2025-2026)

SRES 468

A resolution designating October 26, 2025, as the "Day of the Deployed".

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119th Congress (2025-2026)

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119th Congress (2025-2026)

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Bill overview

This resolution officially designates October 26, 2025, as the "Day of the Deployed" to honor the members of the United States Armed Forces who are currently serving, particularly those deployed overseas. The resolution recognizes the significant sacrifices made by both military personnel and their families in protecting national security and promoting global stability. It also encourages the nation to reflect on the service and dedication of deployed forces.

Key provisions

Designates October 26, 2025, as the Day of the Deployed.
Honors deployed members of the Armed Forces and their families.
Calls on the public to reflect on the service of deployed forces.
Encourages ceremonies and activities to observe the Day of the Deployed.

Who is affected

Members of the Armed Forces
Families of Members of the Armed Forces
United States Government

Notable changes

This resolution builds upon a previous designation of October 26 as the Day of the Deployed, initiated in 2011.

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Legislative history

2025-10-27Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7755-7756; text: CR S7755)

2025-10-27

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

2025-10-27

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10/27/2025SenateUnanimous consent
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7755-7756; text: CR S7755)
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10/27/2025Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Passage without roll call

10/27/2025SenateUnanimous consent
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7755-7756; text: CR S7755)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
10/27/2025Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session

S. RES. 468

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

RESOLUTION

Designating October 26, 2025, as the Day of the Deployed.

Whereas more than 2,000,000 individuals serve as members of the Armed Forces of the United States, including the reserve components of the Armed Forces;

Whereas several hundred thousand members of the Armed Forces are currently serving overseas in every region of the world;

Whereas more than 2,000,000 members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the area of operations of the United States Central Command since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks;

Whereas, in the decades following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, members of the Armed Forces deployed in 2 major conflicts and countless operations throughout the world, and their service and bravery helped protect the United States from further terrorist attacks;

Whereas the United States is kept strong and free by the loyal military personnel from the total force of the Armed Forces, which includes the active duty components and the reserve components, who protect the precious heritage of the United States through their declarations and actions;

Whereas members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the Middle East to defend United States security interests, deter aggression, prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and promote stability in the region;

Whereas members of the Armed Forces serving at home and abroad have courageously answered the call of duty to defend the ideals of the United States and to preserve peace and freedom around the world;

Whereas members of the Armed Forces are called upon to respond to an increasingly complex and wide-ranging set of global threats to the United States;

Whereas the courage, professionalism, and sacrifice of these deployed forces represent the highest traditions of the United States military;

Whereas the United States remains committed to easing the transition from deployment abroad to service at home for members of the Armed Forces and their families;

Whereas members of the Armed Forces personify the virtues of patriotism, dedication, courage, and steadfast service;

Whereas the families of members of the Armed Forces make important and significant sacrifices for the United States; and

Whereas the Senate has designated October 26 as the Day of the Deployed since 2011: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

designates October 26, 2025, as the Day of the Deployed;

(2)

honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces of the United States and their families;

(3)

calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of those members of the Armed Forces, wherever the members serve, past, present, and future; and

(4)

encourages the people of the United States to observe the Day of the Deployed with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

SRES 468

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