# Plain Language Summary: H. CON. RES. 37

This is a symbolic resolution that honors military members who died in service to the United States and encourages Americans to remember them properly on Memorial Day. It's not a law that creates new rules or changes anything about how government operates—it's more like an official statement from Congress saying "we think it's important to remember our fallen soldiers."

The resolution specifically asks all Americans to participate in the National Moment of Remembrance, which happens at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day. This is a tradition Congress established back in 2000 where people are encouraged to pause for a moment of silence to honor the approximately 1.3 million military members who have died in combat since 1775. The resolution emphasizes that Memorial Day should be a solemn day focused on remembering those who didn't come home, rather than just a day off work or the unofficial start of summer.

In practical terms, this resolution doesn't require anyone to do anything or change any existing rules. It's Congress expressing its commitment to keeping the true meaning of Memorial Day alive and reminding Americans why the holiday exists. The resolution also acknowledges that the freedoms Americans enjoy—including representative government—exist because of the sacrifices made by military personnel. Essentially, Congress is saying: "Let's make sure we don't forget what this holiday is really about and encourage people to take time to genuinely honor those who died serving our country."

Honoring the men and women who paid the ultimate price for the Nation's freedom and recommitting the people of the United States to remember and renew the legacy of Memorial Day.

Budd, Ted

 <p>This concurrent resolution urges all Americans to continue to observe the National Moment of Remembrance to honor the approximately 1.3 million members of the Armed Forces who have lost their lives in war from 1775 to 2021.</p> <p>The concurrent resolution also recognizes (1) that Memorial Day is a day to commemorate and honor military personnel who never returned home, and (2) that representative governance of the people of the United States would not be possible without the bravery of those members of the Armed Forces who are honored on Memorial Day.</p>