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SRES 924118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

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

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Jan 3, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 10, 2024

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6936; text: CR S6914-6915)

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Executive Summary

Senate Resolution 924 designates December 14, 2024, as "National Wreaths Across America Day." The resolution was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and was agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by unanimous consent. The resolution recognizes the day to honor and remember veterans by placing wreaths on their graves, supporting the mission of the Wreaths Across America organization. The resolution does not include any legislative text beyond the designation and does not authorize funding or new programs.

Bottom Line

S.Res. 924 officially designates a day to honor veterans through the Wreaths Across America initiative, reflecting a symbolic recognition without legislative or financial implications.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • Designates December 14, 2024, as National Wreaths Across America Day.
  • Passed in the Senate by unanimous consent without amendment.
  • Falls under the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security.
  • Does not include appropriations or regulatory provisions.
  • Status is marked as Failed / Expired, indicating it did not become permanent law.
Who Benefits?

['Veterans and their families, by formal recognition of their service.', 'Wreaths Across America organization, through increased public awareness.', 'Military and veteran communities, by promoting remembrance activities.']

Potential Concerns

['No funding or enforcement mechanisms are included, limiting practical impact.', 'As a resolution, it does not create legal obligations or rights.', 'The designation is symbolic and may require additional efforts for sustained public engagement.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced and passed in the Senate during the 118th Congress with unanimous consent, reflecting broad bipartisan support for honoring veterans. It is a non-binding measure typical of commemorative resolutions recognizing specific days or causes related to national heritage and military service.

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Indirect Effects

['May increase public participation in veteran remembrance events on December 14, 2024.', 'Could enhance visibility and support for the Wreaths Across America organization.', 'Potentially encourages similar commemorative resolutions in future sessions of Congress.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

As a non-binding Senate resolution without funding or enforcement provisions, this measure primarily serves a symbolic and commemorative purpose. Transparency considerations focus on clear communication that the resolution does not create legal obligations or authorize expenditures. The status as Failed / Expired indicates it did not become permanent law, which is important for public understanding of its legal effect.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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