Bill · S.Res. 176· Senate(119-SRES-176)
A resolution designating April 5, 2025, as "Gold Star Wives Day".
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2573)
- Sponsored by
- Ted Budd
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates April 5, 2025, as "Gold Star Wives Day." The Senate aims to honor the sacrifices made by the surviving spouses and families of fallen members of the United States Armed Forces. It recognizes the work of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., which provides advocacy, services, support, and friendship to these families. The date marks the 80th anniversary of the organization's first meeting held in 1945. Finally, the resolution encourages the public to observe this day to increase awareness of the organization's important role.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution specifically honors Gold Star Wives and their contributions to supporting families.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The resolution honors the families of veterans and the service-connected disability community.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3
The resolution honors the families of fallen service members, which implicitly supports the community surrounding veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Sacrifice: The resolution honors the sacrifices made by surviving spouses and families of fallen service members (Whereas clauses). This provides public acknowledgment of their loss and dedication.
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Increased Awareness: By designating a specific day, the Senate encourages the public to promote awareness regarding the role Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. plays in supporting surviving spouses and families (Section 3).
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Support for Families: The resolution highlights the mission of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to provide advocacy, services, support, and friendship to the families of fallen members and veterans (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified within the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+5Good For Veterans+4Good For Children+2Good For People With Disabilities+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 4/10/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2573)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona