Blue Star Mothers Day Act

Joni Ernst

Republican · IA · Senator

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No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-16

Source: Congress.gov

The proposal would officially recognize February 1st each year as "Blue Star Mothers Day," a national observance honoring mothers whose children are currently serving in the U.S. military. This designation would give these families a dedicated day for public recognition and appreciation of their sacrifice and service to the country. The change would be added to federal law but would not require any government spending or create new programs.

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[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>

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