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HJRES 209

Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day".

119th Congress Introduced by André Carson and 6 co-sponsors

Designates November 9 each year as Gold Star Father’s Day to recognize and honor fathers who have lost a child in service to the United States.

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Bill Summary · HJRES 209

Bill Summary: HJRES 209 (Session 119) – Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day"

Note: The provided text for this request appears to mix content about National Native American Heritage Month with procedural and committee information, and lists sponsors for a separate measure. The following summary reflects the stated bill title and the accompanying action history and sponsor details as given, focusing on the designation of November 9 as Gold Star Father’s Day.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill designates November 9 of each year as “Gold Star Father’s Day.”
  • The intent is to recognize and honor fathers who have lost a child in service to the United States, and to acknowledge the sacrifices made by Gold Star families.

Key provisions and changes

  • Establishment of an annual recognition date: November 9 is proclaimed as Gold Star Father’s Day.
  • Authorization for observance: The bill would authorize appropriate observances by federal, state, and local governments, organizations, and the public to honor Gold Star Fathers.
  • (Note: The text provided does not include explicit accompanying fiscal or regulatory provisions beyond designation, so there are no stated funding mechanisms, programmatic mandates, or regulatory changes attached to the measure.)

Affected parties and stakeholders

  • Gold Star Fathers: Primary beneficiaries and focus of recognition.
  • Gold Star Family members and communities: Likely to participate in commemorative events and programs.
  • Federal, state, and local government agencies: Potentially responsible for supporting or promoting observances.
  • Public and private organizations that recognize military families and veterans’ communities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (as of 2026-08-03).
  • Introduction and sponsorship: House introduction occurred, with multiple co-sponsors listed, including André Carson, Gwen Moore, Austin Scott, Trent Kelly, Bennie Thompson, Michael Guest, and Hank Johnson.
  • Action history: The record notes an introduction and referral to committee; no floor passage or enacted status is indicated in the provided text.

Additional context from related materials (non-binding background)

  • The accompanying narrative discusses National Native American Heritage Month and historical notes about Native American recognition. This background is not directly part of Gold Star Father’s Day, but appears in the provided content. It does not alter the substantive effect of HJRES 209, which is to designate a commemorative day.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Symbolic impact: Provides formal national recognition for Gold Star Fathers, potentially increasing awareness of the experiences of military families.
  • Commemoration opportunities: May lead to official proclamations, ceremonies, and public awareness campaigns around November 9 each year.
  • Implementation: As a concurrent or simple federal designation, it would be primarily symbolic unless paired with supportive programs or funding (not specified in the text).

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