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Senators John Hoeven, Patty Murray, John Boozman, and Jacky Rosen have introduced bipartisan legislation to designate April as the "Month of the Military Child." This initiative aims to recognize and celebrate the dedication and sacrifices made by the over 1.6 million children in military families across the United States.

Senator Hoeven emphasized the resilience of military children, saying, “Military children show incredible resilience as they navigate the unique challenges of military life. From frequent moves to long deployments, they stand strong beside their families with courage. Their sacrifices often go unseen, but their service to our nation deserves to be celebrated.”

Senator Murray highlighted the commitments of military families, stating, “I know first-hand that when your parent is in the military, it is a commitment the entire family makes to this country. Military children deserve to be celebrated and acknowledged for the heroic commitments they make to their families in service. I will always be a voice for Washington state’s servicemembers and their families, and I am proud to partner with Senator Boozman to recognize military children for the sacrifices they make every single day for their families’ service to our country.”

Senator Boozman added, “Military service is a family affair, including the sons and daughters of our servicemembers. There are not enough words to acknowledge the costs and sacrifices, like countless moves and long separations during deployments, that they bear. I am proud to come together in a bipartisan way to recognize every military child and express our gratitude for selflessly sharing their parents with the noble cause of defending our nation.”

Senator Rosen also expressed support, noting, “When someone chooses to serve our nation in uniform, their entire family joins in the sacrifice. Military children have to move around frequently, change schools multiple times, and spend special occasions without a parent. They deserve our gratitude and recognition, which is why I’m proud to help introduce this resolution to designate April as the Month of the Military Child.”

The observance of the Month of the Military Child each April encourages all Americans to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of military children.