A resolution supporting the designation of April 2026 as the "Month of the Military Child".

Patty Murray

Democrat · WA · Senator

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• John Boozman (R-AR)Original· 2026-04-28
• Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)· 2026-05-11

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S2083)

2026-04-28

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This resolution would officially recognize April 2026 as a month dedicated to honoring military children and raising awareness about their unique experiences and challenges. Military families, schools, and communities would be encouraged to celebrate and support the children of active-duty service members, veterans, and National Guard personnel during this designated month. The resolution is currently under review by the Armed Services Committee.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 691 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 691 Supporting the designation of April 2026 as the ``Month of the Military Child''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 28, 2026 Mrs. Murray (for herself and Mr. Boozman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of April 2026 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 Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) supports the designation of April 2026 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. <all>

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