Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Peace Month" and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democrat · DC · Representative

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-08-31

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Plain-English summary pending. Introduced on 2026-08-31. Check back soon — summaries are generated as bills progress through Congress.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1502 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1502 Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as ``Peace Month'' and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 31, 2026 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as ``Peace Month'' and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace. Whereas the United Nations designated September 21 ``International Day of Peace'', otherwise known as Peace Day; Whereas the United Nations General Assembly declared Peace Day as a day devoted to ``commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples''; Whereas all United Nations member states, organizations, regional and nongovernmental organizations, and individuals are encouraged to celebrate and recognize global peace efforts on Peace Day; Whereas Peace Day represents shared hopes of an end to conflict in all forms; Whereas the United Nations calls for a 24-hour global cease fire on Peace Day; Whereas this year's Peace Day theme is ``Invest in Peace - For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day''; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone development in contemporary human history promoting peace and well-being worldwide; Whereas global peace promotion efforts improve the lives of Americans and all peoples; Whereas the United States has a long history of promoting peace and human rights at home and abroad; and Whereas September would be an appropriate month to designate as Peace Month: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the designation of ``Peace Month''; and (2) calls on Congress to promote peace, both at home and abroad. <all>

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