HRES 742119th CongressIn Committee

Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.

Introduced: Sep 18, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-New York)

Defense & National Security

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This resolution commemorates the 250th birthday of the United States Navy, which traces its origins to October 13, 1775, when the Continental Congress established a Continental Navy. The resolution recognizes the Navy's continuous service protecting American interests at sea, its role in major conflicts throughout U.S. history, and its contributions to humanitarian missions and global stability. It formally expresses the House of Representatives' appreciation for past and present Navy personnel and reaffirms Congress's commitment to supporting the Navy as essential to national security and global stability.

Key Points

1Recognizes October 13, 1775, as the founding date when the Continental Congress established the Continental Navy to protect American commerce and combat maritime threats
2Acknowledges the Navy's current force of more than 290 ships, 3,700 aircraft, and 500,000 active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel
3Honors the courage and dedication of Navy Sailors throughout every major conflict in American history
4Celebrates the Navy's core values of "Honor, Courage, and Commitment" that have guided generations of service members
5Recognizes the contributions of Navy families, veterans, civilians, and communities that support fleet readiness and national defense

Impact Areas

Military Personnel: Honors current and former Navy service members and their families for their service and sacrificeNational Defense: Reaffirms congressional support for maintaining the Navy as a critical component of national securityHistorical Recognition: Establishes formal congressional acknowledgment of this significant military milestonePublic Awareness: Brings attention to the Navy's ongoing role in humanitarian missions, disaster relief, and maintaining global stability

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