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Support for Changing "Thank You for Your Service" to "Thank You for Our Freedom"

This House of Representatives resolution aims to change how gratitude is expressed to service members and veterans. Instead of saying "Thank you for your service," citizens are encouraged to use "Thank you for our freedom." This is intended to emphasize that their sacrifice directly contributes to the freedom enjoyed by all Americans and aims to unify the nation around this idea.
Key points
The House of Representatives expresses support for replacing the phrase "Thank you for your service" with "Thank you for our freedom" when addressing service members and veterans.
The goal is to highlight the direct link between military service and citizens' freedom, and to unite the nation around a common message of gratitude.
Citizens are encouraged to adopt this new phrase in daily communication and social media to show respect and honor for those who have served or are serving.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1405
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for replacing the term "Thank you for your service" with "Thank you for our freedom".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1405.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The House of Representatives expresses support for replacing the phrase "Thank you for your service" with "Thank you for our freedom" when addressing service members and veterans.
  • The goal is to highlight the direct link between military service and citizens' freedom, and to unite the nation around a common message of gratitude.
  • Citizens are encouraged to adopt this new phrase in daily communication and social media to show respect and honor for those who have served or are serving.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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