H.J.Res. 209119th CongressIntroduced Aug 3, 2026

Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day".

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Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
Committees: Oversight and Government Reform Committee (primary)
Last action: Aug 3, 2026

Bottom line

This joint resolution supports the annual designation of November 9 as "Gold Star Father's Day" to honor fathers who have lost children in service to the United States.

What it actually does

This joint resolution expresses the support of the United States Congress for designating November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day." It aims to formally recognize and honor fathers who have lost children in service to the U.S. Armed Forces, acknowledging their profound sacrifice and the unique challenges they face.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress supports the designation of ``Gold Star Father's Day''.

Congressional Support for Gold Star Father's Day

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This provision formally states that the United States Congress supports the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day." The resolution highlights the sacrifices made by fathers who have lost children serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and seeks to provide national recognition for their extraordinary and unimaginable loss, similar to existing recognitions for Gold Star Mothers and Families.

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H.J.Res. 209119th CongressIntroduced Aug 3, 2026

Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day".

IntroducedFamiliesNarrow

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Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
Committees: Oversight and Government Reform Committee (primary)
Last action: Aug 3, 2026

Bottom line

This joint resolution supports the annual designation of November 9 as "Gold Star Father's Day" to honor fathers who have lost children in service to the United States.

What it actually does

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress supports the designation of ``Gold Star Father's Day''.

Congressional Support for Gold Star Father's Day

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