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title: "Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as \"Peace Month\" and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace."
identifier: "118-HRES-1475"
congress: 118
bill_number: 1475
bill_type: "HRES"
version_code: "ih"
version_type: "Introduced in House"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/118/bills/hres/1475"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1475"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-04T06:53:49.473Z"
---
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 "Cultivating a Culture of Peace";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; andWhereas September would be an appropriate month to designate as Peace Month: Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives—
  - (1) supports the designation of "Peace Month"; and
  - (2) calls on Congress to promote peace, both at home and abroad.