A resolution recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, designating April 18, 2019, as "Military Retiree Appreciation Day", and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 3/14/2019 S1909)

S.Res.118 through Congress

S.Res.118 is considered only in the Senate.

SenateMar 28, 2019Agreed to the resolutionUnanimous consentOfficial record

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Separate related House measures (1)

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Related House measure: H.Res.361 Recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, supporting the goals and ideals of Military Retiree Appreciation Day, and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 14, 2019

This resolution designates April 18, 2019, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] · D–MA

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Judiciary Committee

25 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Mar 28, 2019
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 3/14/2019 S1909)
Mar 28, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 3/14/2019 S1909)
Mar 28, 2019
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2100)
Mar 28, 2019
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2100)
Mar 14, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate

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HRES 361 · Recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, supporting the goals and ideals of Military Retiree Appreciation Day, and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States.

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Analyze S.Res.118 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.118, 116th Congress: A resolution recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, designating April 18, 2019, as "Military Retiree Appreciation Day", and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/118

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2019-03-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres118/BILLS-116sres118ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:58:09Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze S.Res.118 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.118, 116th Congress: A resolution recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, designating April 18, 2019, as "Military Retiree Appreciation Day", and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/118

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2019-03-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres118/BILLS-116sres118ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:58:09Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.118 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.Res.118, 116th Congress: A resolution recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, designating April 18, 2019, as "Military Retiree Appreciation Day", and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/118

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2019-03-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres118/BILLS-116sres118ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:58:09Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.118 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Examine S.Res.118 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.

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Discuss S.Res.118, 116th Congress: A resolution recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, designating April 18, 2019, as "Military Retiree Appreciation Day", and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/118

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2019-03-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres118/BILLS-116sres118ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:58:09Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.118 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.