# What This Bill Does

This is a resolution expressing support for making October 23rd a national day of remembrance for the victims of a terrorist bombing that happened in Beirut, Lebanon back in 1983. On that date, a truck filled with explosives detonated outside a building where American military personnel were staying, killing 241 service members—220 Marines, 18 Navy sailors, and 3 Army soldiers. It was the deadliest single day for the Marine Corps since World War II. The resolution also acknowledges that on the same day, another bombing killed 58 French paratroopers in a separate attack.

# Who This Affects and What It Means

This resolution doesn't create any new laws or change any existing rules. Instead, it's Congress formally saying "we recognize and honor these fallen service members and their families." The resolution encourages Americans to participate in ceremonies and remembrance activities on October 23rd each year. The families of those who died—often called Gold Star Families—are specifically honored in this resolution. For most Americans, this means having an official day to remember and pay respects to these service members, similar to how we observe Memorial Day or Veterans Day.

It's worth noting that this is a symbolic gesture rather than something that will directly change people's daily lives. However, it does give official recognition to a tragedy that deeply affected military families across 39 states and Puerto Rico, ensuring that this historical event and the sacrifice of those who died won't be forgotten.

Expressing support for the designation of October 23, 2021, as a national day of remembrance of the tragic 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.

Pence, Greg

 <p>This resolution expresses support for the designation of a national day of remembrance for members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983.</p>