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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.

S. 1883 · 117th Congress · May 27, 2021 · Lineage

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.

Section 1 Gold Star Families Forever Stamp

(a)
Findings— Congress finds that—
(1)
Gold Star families are true national heroes, who deserve our deepest gratitude and respect; and
(2)
the extraordinary contribution of Gold Star families is beyond measure, not merely for their loss, but also for the comfort they selflessly provide others and their model of service and sacrifice.
(b)
Issuance of forever stamp— In order to continue to honor the sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one who was a member of the Armed Forces in combat, the Postmaster General shall provide for the issuance of a forever stamp suitable for that purpose.
(c)
Forever stamp defined— In this section, the term forever stamp means a definitive stamp that—
(1)
meets the postage required for first-class mail up to 1 ounce in weight; and
(2)
retains full validity for the purpose described in paragraph (1) even if the rate of that postage is later increased.
(d)
Effective date— The stamp described in subsection (b) shall be issued beginning as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act and shall not thereafter be discontinued.