Patty Murray (D-WA)
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2025 as the "Month of the Military Child".
A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2710; text: CR S2718)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 191 is a resolution that supports naming April 2025 as the Month of the Military Child. It recognizes that over 1,600,000 children in the United States are connected to the military. The resolution aims to pay tribute to these children for their support of U.S. troops and their own struggles. It encourages the people of the United States to observe this month with ceremonies and activities. The goal is to show appreciation and encourage direct support for military children and families.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The bill specifically recognizes and pays tribute to military children.
- Scored +2
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The resolution recognizes veterans and the children connected to them.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Military Children: The resolution supports designating April 2025 as the Month of the Military Child, which allows the people of the United States to pay tribute to their commitment and struggles.
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Increased Support: A month-long salute is intended to encourage the United States to provide direct support to military children and families.
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Public Appreciation: The resolution urges the people of the United States to use ceremonies and activities to honor and show appreciation for military children.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill specifically recognizes and pays tribute to military children. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution recognizes veterans and the children connected to them.
- 4/30/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2710; text: CR S2718)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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