Bill · S.Res. 904· Senate(119-SRES-904)
A resolution designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008)
- Sponsored by
- Cindy Hyde-Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 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 the week of September 20 through September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. It highlights that while the last Sunday in September is designated as Gold Star Mother's Day, there is currently no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service. The text notes that a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces. The Senate honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by the families of fallen Armed Forces members and veterans. Furthermore, the resolution encourages people in the United States to observe this week by performing acts of service and good will in their communities. Finally, it calls on the public to celebrate families in whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The resolution designates Gold Star Families Remembrance Week to honor the sacrifices of families of fallen service members and veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3
The resolution formally honors and recognizes the sacrifices of families of members and veterans of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+2
The resolution honors the service and sacrifices of members and veterans of the Armed Forces.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Families: Under resolved paragraph (2), the Senate honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice and the families of veterans, which gives public acknowledgment to their burdens.
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Encouraging Community Service: Under resolved paragraph (3), the resolution encourages people in the United States to observe the designated week by performing acts of service and good will in their communities, which can benefit local neighborhoods.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+2
- 9/24/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
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