A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day".
This resolution designates August 1, 2026, as Gold Star Children's Day to honor the sacrifices and hardships faced by children of fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The bill does not create new laws or change government operations; instead, it serves as a formal expression of gratitude from the Senate and encourages the public to observe this day in support of these families. By establishing this specific date, the measure aims to raise awareness about the legacy carried by children who lost a parent in military service.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jul 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Jul 30, 2026
Last action Jul 30, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
upper
Jul 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
1 primary · 23 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Roger F. Wicker
RRepublican
Co
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Ashley Moody
RRepublican
Co
Catherine Cortez Masto
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Jacky Rosen
DDemocratic
Co
James C. Justice
RRepublican
Co
James Lankford
RRepublican
Co
John Fetterman
DDemocratic
Co
John Hoeven
RRepublican
Co
Jon Ossoff
DDemocratic
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