That Congress— (1) recognizes the 75th anniversary of the battle in the European theater of operations during World War II known as the Battle of the Bulge, which began with a German surprise attack in the Ardennes forest region of Belgium and Luxembourg and ended with an Allied victory that made possible the defeat of Nazi Germany four months later; (2) honors those who gave their lives during the Battle of the Bulge; (3) authorizes the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to honor the veterans of the Battle of the Bulge with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities; and (4) reaffirms the bonds of friendship between the United States and both Belgium and Luxembourg.