This is a joint resolution encouraging states to create special sales tax holidays for veterans and military families around three important national holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. During these three-day weekends, eligible veterans, active duty service members, reservists, and National Guard members would get a break from paying state sales taxes on their purchases. The resolution emphasizes that participation is completely voluntary—states can choose whether or not to participate, which preserves each state's control over its own tax policies. The idea is to give veterans and military families some financial relief while also creating meaningful moments throughout the year when communities can recognize and honor military service. Since states already use similar sales tax holidays for back-to-school shopping and disaster preparedness items, this would follow an established practice. The resolution doesn't require any new federal spending; it's simply Congress expressing its support for states to consider this approach as a way to show appreciation for the nearly 18 million veterans living in the United States and the millions of active duty service members and military families.

Collins, Mike

Encouraging States to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" that coincide with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, providing a practical way for communities across the country to recognize the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces by providing financial relief to them.