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S.Res. 904Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)Passed Congress

A resolution designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Sponsored by Cindy Hyde-SmithSen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
Introduced September 24, 2026

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This Senate resolution declares the week of September 20‑27, 2026 as “Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.” It aims to honor the families of service members who died in the line of duty and the families of veterans, and it calls on the public to recognize their sacrifices.

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  • Designates September 20‑27, 2026 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.
  • Honors the families of fallen Armed Forces members and the families of veterans for their sacrifices.
  • Encourages Americans to observe the week by performing community service and celebrating these families.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008)

September 24, 2026

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Jon Husted
Sen. Jon HustedR-OH · Sep 24, 2026

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions, which are at the desk: S. Res. 902, S. Res. 903, S. Res. 904, and S.…

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Agreed to SenateIssued September 24, 2026

III

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 904

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 24, 2026

Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself and Mr. Warnock) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.

Whereas the last Sunday in September—

(1)

is designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day under section 111 of title 36, United States Code; and

(2)

was first designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day under the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution designating the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother's Day, and for other purposes, approved June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895);

Whereas there is no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service to the United States;

Whereas a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces;

Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, through their service, bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States;

Whereas the selfless example of the service of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices made by the families of those individuals, inspires all individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work diligently for the good of the United States; and

Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces and the families of veterans of the Armed Forces should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

designates the week of September 20 through September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week;

(2)

honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by—

(A)

the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States; and

(B)

the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; and

(3)

encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by—

(A)

performing acts of service and good will in their communities; and

(B)

celebrating families in which loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.