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SRES-544Senate2025-12-11Armed Forces and National Security

A resolution designating December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".

YourVoice.Now Summary

The Senate designated December 13, 2025 as National Wreaths Across America Day, honoring the 33-year tradition of laying donated balsam fir wreaths on the graves of fallen service members. In 2024 alone, approximately 3 million wreaths were delivered to over 4,900 locations nationwide. The resolution recognizes the Patriot Guard Riders, trucking companies, law enforcement, first responders, and hundreds of thousands of volunteers who make the annual escort from Harrington, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery possible.

Congressional Summary

This resolution designates December 13, 2025, as National Wreaths Across America Day and honors the Wreaths Across America project, patriotic escort units, the U.S. trucking industry, and the volunteers and donors involved in this tradition. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the service and sacrifices of veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.

Legislative Subjects

Cemeteries and funeralsCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsVeterans' organizations and recognition

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Passed Senate
Action Date
2025-12-11
Date Added
2026-04-09