Henry Johnson (D-GA)
Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day".
A Democratic resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution supports designating November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day." The resolution seeks to honor fathers who have lost their children while they were serving in the United States Armed Forces. It notes that while the Gold Star Fathers Act was signed into law in 2015, it did not include a specific day of designation. The proposal aims to recognize the extraordinary loss and courage of these fathers. By establishing this day, Congress intends to celebrate fatherhood and the unique bonds between fathers and their children despite their loss.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would men be better off under this?
The bill provides symbolic recognition and honor specifically for Gold Star Fathers.
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill honors the families of fallen service members, which is highly relevant to the veteran community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring and celebrating fathers who have lost children in service to the United States: This provision aims to provide recognition to a specific group of parents facing significant loss (Resolution Goals 1 and 2).
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Recognizing the need to support families of members of the Armed Forces: The designation seeks to highlight the necessity of supporting these families throughout the United States (Resolution Goal 3).
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Honoring the courage of fathers facing Father's Day without their children: The bill aims to recognize the bravery of fathers who understand the price of freedom while dealing with the loss of their children (Resolution Goal 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would men be better off under this? — The bill provides symbolic recognition and honor specifically for Gold Star Fathers. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill honors the families of fallen service members, which is highly relevant to the veteran community.
- 9/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Trent KellyRepublican · Mississippi
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Austin ScottRepublican · Georgia
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi