Celebrating 250 years of Army Medicine.

HRES 612 is a ceremonial resolution celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army Medical Department, established by the Continental Congress on July 27, 1775. It does not create new laws or policies but formally commemorates Army Medicine’s historical role in providing medical care to soldiers from the Revolutionary War through modern conflicts. The resolution expresses the House’s gratitude for the department’s legacy of innovation, sacrifice, and service to military personnel. It specifically honors the 50 Army Medical Department personnel awarded the Medal of Honor and acknowledges their impact on both military and civilian medicine. This is a non-binding expression of appreciation, not a substantive legislative action.