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HRES 1332

Supporting the designation of February 1, as "Blue Star Mother's Day".

119th Congress Introduced by Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Designates February 1 as Blue Star Mother’s Day to recognize and support Blue Star Mothers and their families nationwide.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1332

Summary of Bill

House Resolution 1332 (119th Congress, 2nd Session) designates February 1 as “Blue Star Mother’s Day.” The resolution honors Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and encourages nationwide recognition and support for their work.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially support designating February 1 as “Blue Star Mother’s Day.”
  • Recognize the contributions and sacrifices of Blue Star Mothers and the families of service members.
  • Encourage Americans to observe the day and support local Blue Star Mothers chapters.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares support for the designation of February 1 as “Blue Star Mother’s Day.”
  • Highlights the historical and ongoing role of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. in:
    • Providing support to mothers of armed forces members.
    • Packing and sending care packages to deployed service members.
    • Assisting homeless veterans and supporting wounded warriors.
    • Visiting hospitalized veterans and honoring fallen heroes.
    • Offering a supportive community for families with loved ones in service.
  • Encourages observance of the day by the public.
  • Urges Americans to support the work of local Blue Star Mothers chapters.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. and its 198 active chapters nationwide.
  • Families of active-duty service members and veterans who benefit from the organization’s programs and services.
  • General public, institutions, and communities that may observe and participate in “Blue Star Mother’s Day.”

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced in the House on June 2, 2026, by Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks.
  • Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • As a concurrent or simple resolution, it designates a day and expresses support; it does not create new law or mandatory programs.
  • No fiscal provisions are included in the text provided; the resolution focuses on recognition and encouragement.

Additional Context

  • Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. was founded on February 2, 1942; February 1, 1942 represented the first meeting date in Michigan, with rapid expansion and congressional acknowledgment discussions in 1942.
  • The organization received a congressional charter in 1960 (Public Law 86-653) and currently operates through numerous local chapters supporting military families and veterans.

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