Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
A resolution designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2026, 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 S5020; text: CR S5008)
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
This resolution designates the week of September 20 through September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. It highlights that while the last Sunday in September is designated as Gold Star Mother's Day, there is currently no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service. The text notes that a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces. The Senate honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by the families of fallen Armed Forces members and veterans. Furthermore, the resolution encourages people in the United States to observe this week by performing acts of service and good will in their communities. Finally, it calls on the public to celebrate families in whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice.
Yes
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The resolution designates Gold Star Families Remembrance Week to honor the sacrifices of families of fallen service members and veterans.
- Scored +3
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The resolution formally honors and recognizes the sacrifices of families of members and veterans of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice.
- Scored +2
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The resolution honors the service and sacrifices of members and veterans of the Armed Forces.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Families: Under resolved paragraph (2), the Senate honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice and the families of veterans, which gives public acknowledgment to their burdens.
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Encouraging Community Service: Under resolved paragraph (3), the resolution encourages people in the United States to observe the designated week by performing acts of service and good will in their communities, which can benefit local neighborhoods.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 resolution designates Gold Star Families Remembrance Week to honor the sacrifices of families of fallen service members and veterans.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution formally honors and recognizes the sacrifices of families of members and veterans of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The resolution honors the service and sacrifices of members and veterans of the Armed Forces.
- 9/24/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
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