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Gold Star Fathers Act of 2015

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill S 136

Bill 114 s 136, also known as the Gold Star Fathers Act of 2015, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to amend the federal code to provide the same benefits to fathers of deceased members of the Armed Forces as are currently provided to mothers.

Specifically, the Gold Star Fathers Act of 2015 aims to ensure that fathers of fallen service members are eligible for the same benefits and services as mothers, including access to counseling, support groups, and other resources to help them cope with the loss of their child.

This bill recognizes the important role that fathers play in the lives of their children who serve in the military, and seeks to ensure that they receive the same level of support and recognition as mothers in the event of their child's death. Overall, the Gold Star Fathers Act of 2015 is a bipartisan effort to honor and support the fathers of fallen service members, and to ensure that they have access to the resources they need to cope with their loss.

Current Status of Bill S 136

Bill S 136 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 8, 2015. Bill S 136 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on January 8, 2015.  Bill S 136's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 114-62. as of October 7, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 136

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 136

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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