Veterans (Memorials & Recognition)

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 480: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 20 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DELAWARE VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY.

This Act gives the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs discretion to allow interment of a member of the Delaware National Guard who served for less than 20 years.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands burial benefits to National Guard members with less than 20 years of service, strengthening veteran recognition and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SCR 222: RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS “VETERANS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates September 2026 as "Veterans Suicide Prevention Month" in Delaware to raise awareness about veteran mental health. It is a symbolic resolution that does not create new laws, assign funding, or change existing policies. The measure was passed by both the Senate and the House to formally acknowledge the issue during that specific month.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness for veteran mental health, aligning with support indicators for improving mental health services.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates September 2026 as Veterans Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness about veteran mental health, explicitly recognizing and supporting veteran services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Memorials & Recognition Veteran Mental Health

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passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SCR 205: PROCLAIMING JUNE 12, 2026, AS "WOMEN VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates June 12, 2026, as "Women Veterans Recognition Day" within the State of Delaware. The measure directly honors female veterans by officially recognizing their service on that specific date. It does not alter laws or create new programs but serves as a formal proclamation to acknowledge their contributions.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill formally recognizes female veterans' service, aligning with the indicator for recognizing veteran service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 17, 2026

SCR 200: DESIGNATING JULY 2026 AS "AMERICAN PATRIOTISM MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates July 2026 as "American Patriotism Month" throughout the State of Delaware. It does not create new laws or change government operations but serves as a formal recognition of patriotism during that specific month. The resolution was passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives without requiring a vote on the final measure.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates a month for American Patriotism, which serves as formal recognition of veterans' service, aligning with support indicators.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed both · Delaware · House Jun 17, 2026

HCR 118: ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A VETERAN’S CEMETERY IN KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE.

This Concurrent Resolution encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs (Department) to explore and make recommendations on the feasibility of establishing a veteran’s cemetery in Kent County, Delaware, and to submit a report containing those recommendations no later than January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill encourages VA to explore establishing a veteran cemetery, which directly supports veteran recognition and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Housing

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passed both · Delaware · House May 20, 2026

HCR 134: RECOGNIZING THE LAST MONDAY OF MAY AS MEMORIAL DAY.

HCR 134 is a resolution that officially designates the last Monday of May as Memorial Day. This measure directly affects state government records and public observances by establishing a formal date for honoring military personnel who died in service. The bill was passed by both the House and Senate without requiring a formal vote count. Once enacted, it serves as a commemorative recognition rather than changing laws or regulations.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill officially designates Memorial Day, directly recognizing and honoring veterans who died in service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Delaware · House May 14, 2026

HR 25: RECOGNIZING MAY 16, 2026, AS "ARMED FORCES DAY" IN DELAWARE.

This bill designates May 16, 2026, as "Armed Forces Day" within the state of Delaware. It is a ceremonial measure that does not alter laws, allocate funding, or change government operations. The resolution serves solely to officially acknowledge the date for honoring military service members in Delaware.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill officially recognizes Armed Forces Day, which honors military service members and veterans, aligning with the indicator for recognizing veteran service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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signed · Delaware · Senate Jul 23, 2026

SB 317: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 1 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO VETERANS MONTH.

This bill designates the month of May as "Veterans Month" throughout the State of Delaware. The primary mechanism of the legislation is to amend the Delaware Code to officially recognize this specific time frame for honoring military veterans. Once enacted, the change serves as a formal state acknowledgment rather than creating new laws or funding. It directly affects the state's official records and calendar designations without altering existing programs or benefits.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill officially recognizes May as Veterans Month, providing formal state acknowledgment and honoring military service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

passed · Delaware · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SR 18: RECOGNIZING MARCH 26, 2026, AS TUSKEGEE AIRMEN COMMEMORATION DAY IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates March 26, 2026, as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day in Delaware. It directly affects state officials and institutions by establishing an official date to honor the African American pilots who served in World War II. The resolution requires no new funding or operational changes, serving only as a symbolic recognition of historical contributions. The measure was introduced in the Senate and passed with a vote of 20 yes and 1 absent.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill recognizes Tuskegee Airmen, honoring veteran contributions and promoting awareness of their historical service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SCR 155: RECOGNIZING MARCH 29, 2026, AS "NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates March 29, 2026, as "National Vietnam War Veterans Day" within the State of Delaware. It directly affects state officials and the public by establishing an official commemorative date for honoring Vietnam War veterans. The resolution requires no new funding or administrative changes, serving only as a formal recognition of the date. This legislative action is symbolic and does not alter any existing laws or policies.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates a day to honor Vietnam War veterans, providing formal recognition and commemoration of their service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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