# Plain Language Summary: Gold Star Families Forever Stamp

This bill creates a special postage stamp to honor military families who have lost a loved one in combat. The stamp would be called the "Gold Star Families Forever Stamp" and would serve as a permanent tribute to these families' sacrifices.

Here's what this means in practical terms: If you've lost a family member who died in combat while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, this stamp recognizes your family's sacrifice. The stamp would be available for anyone to purchase and use on mail, similar to other commemorative stamps the Postal Service already produces. When people use this stamp, they're essentially displaying a public acknowledgment of military sacrifice every time they send a letter or package.

The bill doesn't provide direct financial benefits to Gold Star families—it's primarily symbolic. However, it does give these families formal recognition through a national symbol that millions of people could see on everyday mail. This is similar to how the Postal Service has created stamps honoring other groups and causes throughout history. The stamp would be a lasting way to keep the memory of fallen service members visible in American culture and remind the public of the cost of military service.

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.

Blumenthal, Richard

 <p><strong></strong>This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to provide for the issuance of a forever stamp to honor the sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one who was a member of the Armed Forces in combat.</p>