Blue Star Mothers Day Act
- Bill Number
- S. 4789
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-06T20:59:27Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation designates February 1 of each year as "Blue Star Mothers Day" to recognize the contributions of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and the sacrifices made by mothers of U.S. Armed Forces members.
Key provisions
- Establishes the short title as the "Blue Star Mothers Day Act."
- Includes congressional findings on the organization's founding on February 1, 1942, its congressional charter in 1960, and its ongoing volunteer support for military families.
- Amends chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, by adding Section 149, which:
- Officially designates February 1 as Blue Star Mothers Day.
- Encourages private citizens, organizations, and federal, state, and local governments to mark the day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts.
- Makes a clerical update to the table of sections for chapter 1 of title 36.
Significant changes to existing law
- Adds a new commemorative section to title 36, United States Code, which governs patriotic and national observances.
- Introduces no new regulatory requirements or funding mandates, only a symbolic designation and non-binding encouragement for recognition.
Potential impacts
- On government agencies: Federal, state, and local entities are encouraged (but not required) to issue proclamations or organize activities, which may involve minor administrative actions.
- On citizens: Promotes voluntary public participation in honoring military mothers through events or education.
- On international relations: No provisions address or affect foreign policy or relations.
Main stakeholders affected
- Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and its members.
- Servicemembers, veterans, and their families.
- Federal agencies and Congress.
- State and local governments.
- Private organizations and the general public.
Notable legal, constitutional, or political implications
- This is a standard commemorative measure within Congress's authority to establish national observances, with no apparent constitutional conflicts.
- It creates no enforceable rights or obligations, limiting any legal effects to symbolic recognition.
- The bill focuses on domestic patriotic service and does not introduce partisan or controversial elements.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2026-06-16: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Blue Star Mothers Day Act — issued 2026-06-16 — PDF (3 pages)