Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
A resolution designating the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6794)
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. 415 designates the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as ``Gold Star Families Remembrance Week''. The resolution aims to honor the sacrifices of families of veterans and members of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty. It encourages people in the United States to observe this week through acts of service and good will.
Yes
- Scored +7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill honors the sacrifices of veterans and their families.
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 sacrifice: The resolution honors and recognizes the sacrifices of families of veterans and members of the Armed Forces who died to defend freedom and protect the United States (Section 2A and 2B).
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Community engagement: It encourages people to perform acts of service and good will within their communities (Section 3A).
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Celebration of families: It encourages the celebration of families who lost loved ones so that others can enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (Section 3B).
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 veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill honors the sacrifices of veterans and their families.
- 9/19/2025
- 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 S6798; text: CR S6794)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
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.
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia