Supporting the designation of "Operation Enduring Freedom Day" to honor the service, sacrifice, and courage of the men and women who served in Operation Enduring Freedom, their families, and those who lost their lives or were wounded in the conflict.

This House Resolution (H. Res. 743) expressively designates a commemorative day, “Operation Enduring Freedom Day,” to honor the service, sacrifices, and courage of the men and women who served in Operation Enduring Freedom (the Afghanistan war), along with their families and those who lost their lives or were wounded. While it acknowledges the casualties and sacrifices and calls for remembrance, the measure is purely symbolic: it directs the House to designate the day, urges Americans to observe it with ceremonies and activities, and emphasizes remembering those who served in perpetuity. The resolution is non-binding and does not create new law or authorize funding; it simply expresses congressional support and guidance for observance. Key contextual notes include: the resolution recounts the 9/11 attacks and the start of Operation Enduring Freedom, cites casualty figures (1,926 killed by hostile action, 535 by nonhostile action, 20,752 wounded), and states that the date for the observance is to be selected at a later date. It was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Malliotakis and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.