SRES544-119

Designating December 13, 2025, as National Wreaths Across America Day.

119th Congress Introduced Dec 11, 2025

Legislative Progress

Dec 11, 2025

Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. King) submitted the following …

Summary

What This Bill Does

This Senate resolution designates December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day." It is a symbolic, non-binding resolution that honors the annual tradition of volunteers placing wreaths on the graves of veterans at cemeteries across the country.

Who Benefits and How

The Wreaths Across America nonprofit organization benefits from official Congressional recognition, which increases its visibility and legitimacy, potentially encouraging more donations and volunteer participation. The trucking industry, law enforcement, first responders, and motorcycle groups that provide volunteer escort services for wreath deliveries receive symbolic appreciation. Veterans and military families are honored through this public acknowledgment of their service and sacrifices.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No one bears any burden from this resolution. As a ceremonial designation, it creates no new spending, regulations, or requirements. There is no cost to taxpayers beyond the minimal administrative effort of passing the resolution.

Key Provisions

  • Officially designates December 13, 2025, as National Wreaths Across America Day
  • Honors the Wreaths Across America project and the millions of volunteers and donors who participate
  • Recognizes the trucking industry for transporting wreaths to veterans cemeteries
  • Honors patriotic escort units including motorcycle, law enforcement, and first responder groups
  • Acknowledges the service and sacrifices of veterans, military members, and their families
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Generated: Dec 27, 2025 17:36

Evidence Chain:

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Primary Purpose

A ceremonial Senate resolution designating December 13, 2025, as National Wreaths Across America Day to honor veterans, military members, and the volunteer tradition of placing wreaths on veterans graves.

Policy Domains

Veterans Affairs Commemorative Resolutions Civil Society

Legislative Strategy

"Symbolic recognition of veterans service and the Wreaths Across America volunteer movement"

Likely Beneficiaries

  • Wreaths Across America nonprofit organization (increased visibility and legitimacy)
  • Veterans and veteran families (symbolic recognition)
  • Trucking industry (recognition for transporting wreaths)
  • First responders and law enforcement (recognition for patriotic escort services)
  • Wreath suppliers and sellers (indirect benefit from increased public awareness)

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Veterans Affairs Commemorative Resolutions

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