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S. 1716 (116th)

A bill to provide for the issuance of a "Gold Star Families Forever Stamp" to honor the sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one who was a member of the Armed Forces in combat.

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Introduced

4 June 2019

Last action

4 June 2019 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV], Patty Murray

Subjects

Defence, Postal service

Source updated

14 January 2025

Defence · Postal service

Summary

This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to provide for the issuance of a forever stamp to honor the sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one who was a member of the Armed Forces in combat.

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Timeline

  1. 4 June 2019

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 June 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

3 official files

Introduced in Senate (text)

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