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Dan Newhouse (R-WA)

Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

H.Res. 1552 · House resolution Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican resolution with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 59 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In committee

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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What this bill would do

This resolution supports designating the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. It notes that while the last Sunday in September is designated as Gold Star Mother's Day, there is currently no date dedicated specifically to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service to the United States. The text highlights that a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces. The House of Representatives resolves to support the remembrance week, honor the sacrifices of the families of fallen service members and veterans, and encourage the American people to observe the week through acts of service and by celebrating the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The resolution honors the families of veterans and recognizes their specific sacrifices.

  • Scored +2

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The resolution provides symbolic recognition and honors the sacrifices of the families of veterans.

  • Scored +1

    Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?

    The resolution provides emotional recognition for families of the fallen but does not include economic relief measures.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.