SRES539-119

Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the hometown newspaper for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed around the world.

119th Congress Introduced Dec 9, 2025

Legislative Progress

Dec 9, 2025

Mr. Gallego (for himself and Mr. Sullivan) submitted the following …

Summary

What This Bill Does

This Senate Resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes, the official newspaper serving U.S. military personnel stationed around the world. The resolution honors the men and women who have worked for the publication, recognizing its role as the "hometown newspaper" for service members, civilian employees, and military families.

Who Benefits and How

Stars and Stripes newspaper and its current and former employees receive formal Senate recognition for their service to the military community. This is purely symbolic recognition with no financial or regulatory effects. The resolution provides positive publicity and institutional acknowledgment for the publication.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No one bears any burden from this resolution. There are no costs, mandates, or requirements imposed on any party. This is a purely ceremonial resolution with no policy or economic impact.

Key Provisions

  • Commemorates the 80th anniversary of Stars and Stripes operations in the Pacific
  • Congratulates and honors Stars and Stripes employees, past and present
  • Recognizes Stars and Stripes as an important American institution serving the military community
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Dec 27, 2025 17:40

Evidence Chain:

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Primary Purpose

A Senate Resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes newspaper in the Pacific and honoring its service to the U.S. military community.

Policy Domains

Military Affairs Veterans Commemorative

Legislative Strategy

"Ceremonial recognition of a military institution milestone with no substantive policy changes"

Likely Beneficiaries

  • Stars and Stripes newspaper
  • Stars and Stripes employees past and present

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Military Affairs Commemorative

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