S. 4789

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 4789 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

<DOC>

119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 4789

To amend chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, to designate 
February 1 of each year as ``Blue Star Mothers Day''.

_______________________________________________________________________

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 16, 2026

Ms. Ernst introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

A BILL

To amend chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, to designate 
February 1 of each year as ``Blue Star Mothers Day''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``Blue Star Mothers Day Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress finds the following:
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) Blue Star Mothers make significant sacrifices while 
supporting sons and daughters serving in the Armed Forces.
(4) Through volunteer service and support for 
servicemembers, veterans, and military families, Blue Star 
Mothers continue to strengthen military communities across the 
United States.

SEC. 3. BLUE STAR MOTHERS DAY.

(a) In General.--Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 149. Blue Star Mothers Day
``(a) Designation.--February 1 is Blue Star Mothers Day.
``(b) Recognition.--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.''.
(b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of sections for chapter 1 of 
title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``149. Blue Star Mothers Day''.
<all>