Recognizing the roles and contributions of military animals and their valiant human handlers for bravery in both war and peace, and acknowledging the importance of honoring their valor and meritorious achievements.

This House Resolution recognizes the critical roles of military animals and their human handlers in both war and peace, and emphasizes the importance of honoring their valor and meritorious achievements. It acknowledges that there is currently no official U.S. medal for animals, contrasts this with international precedents, and notes ongoing efforts and ceremonies around the Animals in War & Peace Medal of Bravery program. Importantly, the resolution expresses support for establishing an annual process to nominate animals for a Medal of Bravery and a Distinguished Service Medal, signaling congressional backing for formal recognition of animal service in future medal programs. The measure is non-binding and primarily aims to elevate awareness and encourage consideration of a formal U.S. award process.