H.Res. 1044 expresses congressional support for designating 2026 as the "National Year of the Volunteer" to coincide with the 250th anniversary of America's founding. The resolution highlights that volunteering has declined significantly over the past decade, with organizations like volunteer fire departments, food banks, and youth groups struggling to recruit and retain volunteers. The measure honors the millions of Americans who volunteer and calls on federal, state, and local governments, as well as nonprofits, schools, and businesses, to increase efforts promoting volunteer opportunities and public awareness of service. The resolution is timed to complement the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission's "America Gives" initiative, which encourages Americans to increase their volunteering and tracks volunteer hours contributed. No funding is allocated through this resolution, as it is a symbolic measure expressing support rather than creating new programs or appropriations.
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