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To amend chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, to designate February 1 of each year as ``Blue Star Mothers Day''.
Summary
- Designates February 1 of each year as "Blue Star Mothers Day"
- Establishes this designation in chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code
- Encourages private citizens, organizations, and Federal, State, and local government entities to recognize Blue Star Mothers Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts
- Recognizes Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., founded on February 1, 1942, and its role in supporting military families
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Joni Ernst’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $57,653
- CAPITAL GROUP $40,000
- SOROBAN CAPITAL $13,200
- CAPITAL GROUP COMPANIES $7,500
- GOOGLE $6,800
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Actions (2)
- Jun 16, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · senate
- Jun 16, 2026 Introduced in Senate
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Full text
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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