WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman, along with Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) led Senate passage of a bipartisan resolution designating April 5, 2025, as Gold Star Wives Day. The resolution honors the spouses and families of fallen service members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

“Our fallen servicemembers’ loved ones bear a grief few can ever understand, but we must never forget their sacrifice. I am proud to join my colleagues to extend our eternal gratitude to every family member of the heroes who have laid down their lives in defense of our nation and freedoms,” said Boozman. 

“The fallen members of our military have paid the ultimate sacrifice, laying down their lives in defense of our country’s freedom and security. They will never be forgotten, but the sacrifices made by their spouses are often overlooked. I am proud that my bipartisan resolution honoring our nation’s Gold Star wives received unanimous support and passed the Senate. Amy Kate and I extend our deepest gratitude to the spouses of our fallen veterans in North Carolina and across the nation,” said Budd.

“As a veteran myself, I know the sacrifices our servicemembers make—and I know their families often sacrifice even more. Gold Star spouses have faced the greatest loss, and their strength in the face of that grief is a powerful reminder of what service truly means. We owe them not just our gratitude, but our continued support,” said Kelly.

The resolution also particularly acknowledges the contributions of Gold Star Wives of America, an organization founded in 1945 with the help of former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt that supports and advocates for the spouses and families of fallen members and veterans of our nation’s military.

Boozman has also introduced bipartisan legislation that would adjust monthly benefits for family members and survivors of veterans who lost their lives in service to our country. The Caring for Survivors Act of 2025 will bring parity to payments for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) recipients, which currently lag behind other federal program payments by nearly 12 percent.