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A resolution designating December 14, 2024, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".

1/3/2025, 2:37 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 924

Bill 118 S.Res. 924, also known as the "National Wreaths Across America Day" resolution, aims to designate December 14, 2024, as a special day to honor and remember the sacrifices of veterans by placing wreaths on their graves. The resolution recognizes the importance of honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces and acknowledges the significance of the Wreaths Across America program in paying tribute to their service.

The resolution highlights the efforts of the Wreaths Across America organization, which coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at cemeteries across the country, including Arlington National Cemetery. These ceremonies serve as a way to remember and honor the sacrifices of veterans and their families, as well as to teach future generations about the importance of honoring those who have served.

By designating December 14, 2024, as "National Wreaths Across America Day," the resolution aims to encourage communities and individuals to participate in wreath-laying ceremonies and other events to honor veterans and their families. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of remembering and honoring the sacrifices of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Overall, the "National Wreaths Across America Day" resolution is a bipartisan effort to recognize and honor the sacrifices of veterans and their families, and to promote the importance of remembering and honoring their service.

Congressional Summary of SRES 924

This resolution designates December 14, 2024, as National Wreaths Across America Day and honors the Wreaths Across America project, patriotic escort units, the U.S. trucking industry, and the volunteers and donors involved in this tradition. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the service and sacrifices of veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.

Current Status of Bill SRES 924

Bill SRES 924 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 10, 2024. Bill SRES 924 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 10, 2024.  Bill SRES 924's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6936; text: CR S6914-6915) as of December 10, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 924

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 924

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 924

A resolution designating December 14, 2024, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".
A resolution designating December 14, 2024, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".

Comments

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Jamie Farmer

725

1 year ago

This bill is so stupid, why waste time on this when there are more important issues to address? It won't do anything to help the country, just a waste of time and resources. Short term, it won't make any difference in my life.

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