S4789
Referred to committee
Blue Star Mothers Day Act
- Federal
- Senate
- Introduced Jun 16, 2026
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version ISThis Act may be cited as the Blue Star Mothers Day Act.
Congress finds the following:
On February 1, 1942, mothers of members of the Armed Forces gathered in Flint, Michigan, marking the founding of what would become Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., was chartered by Congress under the Act entitled An Act for the incorporation of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. (Public Law 86–653; 74 Stat. 515) in recognition of its role in supporting military families and promoting patriotic service.
Blue Star Mothers make significant sacrifices while supporting sons and daughters serving in the Armed Forces.
Through volunteer service and support for servicemembers, veterans, and military families, Blue Star Mothers continue to strengthen military communities across the United States.
Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
February 1 is Blue Star Mothers Day.
All private citizens, organizations, and Federal, State, and local governmental and legislative entities are encouraged to recognize Blue Star Mothers Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts honoring the service, sacrifice, and contributions of Blue Star Mothers.
The table of sections for chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
Congress finds the following:
On February 1, 1942, mothers of members of the Armed Forces gathered in Flint, Michigan, marking the founding of what would become Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., was chartered by Congress under the Act entitled An Act for the incorporation of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. (Public Law 86–653; 74 Stat. 515) in recognition of its role in supporting military families and promoting patriotic service.
Blue Star Mothers make significant sacrifices while supporting sons and daughters serving in the Armed Forces.
Through volunteer service and support for servicemembers, veterans, and military families, Blue Star Mothers continue to strengthen military communities across the United States.
Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
February 1 is Blue Star Mothers Day.
All private citizens, organizations, and Federal, State, and local governmental and legislative entities are encouraged to recognize Blue Star Mothers Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts honoring the service, sacrifice, and contributions of Blue Star Mothers.
The table of sections for chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
Legislative Timeline
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Introduced in Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.