What This Bill Does
H. Res. 1372 is a nonbinding House resolution that says the United States should recognize kind actions, encourage kindness, spread love, and foster a culture of being kind to one another. It is aimed at everyone in the country, but it does not create a new federal program, benefit, mandate, or spending level. Instead, it is a symbolic statement about the value of everyday acts of kindness and community-building.
- The resolution says kindness means doing something for someone else with no expectation of anything in return.
- It states the House should 'recognize kind actions' and 'encourage kindness.'
- It contains no funding, deadlines, agency directives, or eligibility rules.
- It was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on June 18, 2026.
Who This Bill Affects
This resolution would not change your taxes, benefits, rights, or obligations. If you are part of the general public, the only effect is symbolic: the House would be affirming a national message about kindness, community, and resilience without creating any new program or requirement.
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- community organizations and civic groups They may welcome a congressional statement that encourages empathy, volunteerism, and neighbor-to-neighbor support. The resolution can reinforce local efforts to reduce social isolation and strengthen community ties.
- educators and youth advocates They may see value in elevating kindness as a norm in schools and youth settings. The findings tie kindness to health, mindfulness, self-compassion, and better interpersonal conflict, which aligns with student well-being efforts.
- faith and service-oriented constituencies These groups may support the resolution because it affirms a public ethic of compassion and everyday service. Even without legal force, it can validate the work they already do in homes, congregations, and neighborhoods.
- fiscal conservatives They may object that Congress is spending time on a symbolic resolution instead of legislating concrete policy. Because it creates no program or savings, they may view it as messaging rather than governance.
- small-government advocates They may argue that moral exhortations like this should come from families, schools, and communities rather than the federal government. In their view, the House should avoid legislating on broad cultural values.
- constituents focused on material policy fixes Some may oppose it because it does not address specific needs such as housing, wages, health care, or public safety. They may prefer Congress to devote attention to binding legislation with measurable effects.
Key Implications
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“"the United States shall recognize kind actions"”
This is a statement of congressional values, not a legal directive. It can influence public messaging, but it does not create enforcement or benefits.
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“"encourage kindness, spread love"”
The resolution pushes a broad civic message. In practice, it may be used in speeches, community events, or educational settings, but it does not require any institution to do anything.
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“"foster a culture of being kind to one another"”
The focus is on social norms rather than federal programs. That means any real-world effect depends on voluntary adoption by communities and individuals.
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“"no expectation of anything in return"”
The definition of kindness here is explicitly altruistic. That framing emphasizes everyday actions like helping neighbors, but it also underscores that the resolution is not about financial incentives.
Latest Status
June 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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