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S.Res. 176Senate118th Congress (2023-2025)Passed Congress

A resolution supporting the designation of April 2023 as the "Month of the Military Child".

Sponsored by Patty MurraySen. Patty Murray (D-WA)
Introduced April 26, 2023

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The Senate passed a resolution supporting the designation of April 2023 as the “Month of the Military Child.” It recognizes the more than 1.6 million children of U.S. service members and veterans and calls for public acknowledgment of their contributions. The resolution encourages the nation to hold ceremonies and activities throughout the month to honor and support military children.

Key Provisions

  • The Senate supports naming April 2023 the “Month of the Military Child.”
  • It urges the American people to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor and appreciate military children.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1377; text: CR S1392)

April 26, 2023

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April 26, 2023

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1377; text: CR S1392)

April 26, 2023

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Charles E. Schumer
Sen. Charles E. SchumerD-NY · Apr 26, 2023

Madam President, in two criminal cases pending in Federal district court in the District of Columbia and arising out of the events of January 6, 2021, the prosecution has requested testimony from a…

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Sheldon Whitehouse
Sen. Sheldon WhitehouseD-RI · Apr 26, 2023

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions, introduced earlier today: S. Res. 176, S. Res. 177, and S. Res. 178. I ask…

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Agreed to SenateIssued April 26, 2023

III

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 176

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 26, 2023

Mrs. Murray (for herself and Mr. Boozman) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Supporting the designation of April 2023 as the Month of the Military Child.

Whereas millions of brave United States servicemembers and veterans have demonstrated their courage and commitment to freedom by serving the Armed Forces of the United States of America in active-duty posts around the world;

Whereas there are more than 1,600,000 children connected to the military across the United States;

Whereas it is only fitting that the people of the United States take time to recognize the contributions of servicemembers and veterans, celebrate their spirit, and let the men and women of the United States in uniform know that while they are taking care of us, the people of the United States are taking care of their children;

Whereas the recognition of a Month of the Military Child will 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, when a servicemember joins the military, it is a family commitment to the United States, and military children are heroes in their own way; and

Whereas a month-long salute to military children will encourage the United States to provide direct support to military children and families: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

supports the designation of April 2023 as the Month of the Military Child; and

(2)

urges the people of the United States to observe the Month of the Military Child with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor, support, and show appreciation for military children.