Patty Murray (D-WA)
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2026 as the "Month of the Military Child".
A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S2083)
In committee
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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
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.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating April 2026 as the "Month of the Military Child." It acknowledges the service of millions of United States servicemembers and veterans. The text notes there are more than 1,600,000 children connected to the military. The resolution seeks to pay tribute to these children for their commitment and support of troops. Finally, it urges the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution designates a month to honor, support, and show appreciation for military children.
- Scored +1
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The text explicitly recognizes the courage and commitment of United States veterans.
- Scored +1
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The resolution recognizes the service and commitment of United States veterans.
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 aims to allow the people of the United States to pay tribute to military children for their commitment, struggles, and unconditional support of United States troops. (Whereas clauses)
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Increased Support for Families: A month-long salute is intended to encourage the United States to provide direct support to military children and families. (Whereas clauses)
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Public Appreciation: The resolution urges the public to observe the month with ceremonies and activities that honor, support, and show appreciation for military children. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of this resolution.
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 resolution designates a month to honor, support, and show appreciation for military children. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The text explicitly recognizes the courage and commitment of United States veterans.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution recognizes the service and commitment of United States veterans.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — The resolution seeks to encourage the United States to provide direct support to military children and families.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S2083)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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