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House resolution urges President to designate 2009 as the 'Year of the Military Family'

Original title: Urging the President to designate 2009 as the "Year of the Military Family".

March 12, 2009

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Last action

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Mar 12, 2009

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution highlights the federal government's formal acknowledgment of the sacrifices made by military families, though it carries no binding legal requirement for the executive branch to act.

Who is mentioned in the record

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The resolution is intended to provide national recognition for the service and sacrifices of these families.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution formally requests that the President of the United States officially declare 2009 as the 'Year of the Military Family' to provide national recognition for the contributions of military households. The measure serves as a symbolic gesture of support and does not mandate specific funding or policy changes.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide new benefits or funding for military families?

No. This is a resolution intended to express the sense of Congress; it does not authorize new funding or change existing military benefits.

What is the current status of this resolution?

As of the latest update, the resolution has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Why It Matters

This resolution highlights the federal government's formal acknowledgment of the sacrifices made by military families, though it carries no binding legal requirement for the executive branch to act.

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Symbolic Legislative Pattern

The document reflects a common congressional practice of using concurrent resolutions to provide symbolic recognition to specific groups or causes without altering federal law.

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Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“The Senate committee currently reviewing the resolution.”Map →

personPresident of the United States“The official requested to make the designation.”Map →

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