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

USA119th CongressHJRES-209| House 
| Updated: 8/3/2026
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (3)
Trent Kelly (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution expresses congressional support for designating November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day." The primary goal is to honor and celebrate fathers who have lost children while they were serving in the United States Armed Forces, recognizing their extraordinary and unimaginable loss. The resolution acknowledges the immense sacrifices made by military families and the unique heroism of parents of fallen service members. It highlights that while Gold Star Mothers have had a designated day since 1936, and Gold Star Fathers gained benefit parity in 2015, a specific day for fathers has not yet been established nationally. Several states, including Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee, have already recognized November 9 for this purpose. The designation aims to support military families and honor the courage of fathers who understand the true price of freedom.
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Timeline
Aug 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Aug 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • August 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • August 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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

USA119th CongressHJRES-209| House 
| Updated: 8/3/2026
This joint resolution expresses congressional support for designating November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day." The primary goal is to honor and celebrate fathers who have lost children while they were serving in the United States Armed Forces, recognizing their extraordinary and unimaginable loss. The resolution acknowledges the immense sacrifices made by military families and the unique heroism of parents of fallen service members. It highlights that while Gold Star Mothers have had a designated day since 1936, and Gold Star Fathers gained benefit parity in 2015, a specific day for fathers has not yet been established nationally. Several states, including Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee, have already recognized November 9 for this purpose. The designation aims to support military families and honor the courage of fathers who understand the true price of freedom.
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Timeline
Aug 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Aug 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • August 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • August 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (3)
Trent Kelly (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted