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SRES 824

A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day".

119th Congress Introduced by Susan Collins and 22 co-sponsors

Designates August 1, 2026 as Gold Star Children's Day to recognize and encourage support for children of fallen service members.

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Bill Summary · SRES 824

Overview

  • Type: Senate resolution (S. Res. 824)
  • Session: 119th Congress, 2nd Session
  • Title: A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as “Gold Star Children's Day”
  • Introduced by: Senator Wicker (for himself and 24 cosponsors)
  • Status: Submitted, considered, and agreed to by unanimous consent; designated August 1, 2026 as Gold Star Children's Day

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution designates August 1, 2026 as Gold Star Children's Day.
  • It honors and recognizes the sacrifices, hardships, and burden borne by children of fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • It endorses public observance and acknowledgment by the American people of the service and sacrifice of Gold Star children.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: Officially designates August 1, 2026, as “Gold Star Children's Day.”
  • Recognition: Acknowledges the sacrifices and hardships faced by children of service members who died in service to the United States.
  • Encouragement: Urges the American people to observe and recognize Gold Star Children's Day in support of these children.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary: Gold Star children (children of deceased military service members).
  • Broader impact: The resolution expresses national acknowledgment and encourages observance by the public, communities, and organizations.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Origination: S. Res. 824 introduced and sponsored by a broad bipartisan group of Senators.
  • Consideration: Considered and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by unanimous consent.
  • Timing: The designation targets August 1, 2026, for observance.

Context and Precedents

  • The resolution follows a historical pattern of Gold Star observances:
    • Gold Star Family recognition dates back to World War I with service flags.
    • Gold Star Mother's Day (now Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day) established in 1936.
    • Gold Star Spouses recognized annually since 2010.
    • Gold Star Children recognized annually since 2021 (as of the resolution’s purpose).

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic national recognition and moral support for Gold Star children and families.
  • Encourages communities and organizations to acknowledge and support Gold Star children.
  • May influence related commemorations, events, or programming at schools, veterans organizations, and public institutions on or around August 1, 2026.

Notable Details

  • No funding or substantive policy changes are attached to the resolution; it is an expression of official national recognition.
  • Bipartisan sponsorship indicates cross-party support for honoring Gold Star children.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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