# National Wreaths Across America Day

Congress is officially designating December 14, 2024, as "National Wreaths Across America Day." This is a symbolic recognition of an existing annual tradition where volunteers place wreaths on the graves of military service members and veterans at cemeteries across the country.

The bill doesn't create any new programs or require anyone to do anything. It's simply Congress saying that this particular day should be recognized nationally as a day to honor fallen service members through this wreath-laying tradition. The actual Wreaths Across America program has been running for years as a grassroots volunteer effort, and this resolution just gives it an official national designation.

In practical terms, this means the day gets official recognition from the federal government, which can help raise awareness about the tradition and encourage more people to participate. It's the kind of symbolic gesture Congress makes to honor causes and traditions it supports. If you're interested in participating, you can volunteer to help place wreaths at military cemeteries in your area, but there's no requirement to do so. The resolution is simply a way of saying that honoring our fallen military members through this tradition is something the nation values.

A resolution designating December 14, 2024, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".

Collins, Susan M.

<p>This resolution designates December 14, 2024, 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.</p>