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.
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.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

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.
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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.
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.
Official Titles - Senate
Official Title as Introduced
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.
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard