WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Patty Murray (D-WA), senior members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April as the “Month of the Military Child” to show appreciation for the more than 1.6 million children who are part of military families across the United States. 

Month of the Military Child is observed each April to celebrate and honor the commitment, service and sacrifices made by children in military families. The resolution notes that servicemembers’ entire families make a commitment to the United States, and that military children are heroes in their own way. 

“Our servicemembers’ sons and daughters make many sacrifices, so supporting them is part of the broader readiness issue,” said Boozman. “I can speak from personal experience how military service is a family affair requiring strength and resiliency from loved ones as they move, face deployments and navigate other unique situations. I am pleased to continue highlighting April as a special time to honor the commitment military children make to their parents, military communities and our country.”

“I know first-hand that when someone serves our country, their whole family makes a sacrifice, including the kids,” said Murray. “Whether it’s moving frequently, switching schools, or missing a parent who is away on a long deployment—military children deserve recognition for the commitments they make to their loved ones serving our nation. I will always advocate for Washington state’s servicemembers and their families, and I am proud to partner with Senator Boozman again to continue pushing for military children to receive the acknowledgement they deserve for the selflessness they embody every day for their families’ service to our country.” 

Boozman is the son of an Air Force Master Sergeant who served for more than 20 years and has championed quality of life improvements for U.S. military families throughout his time in Congress, including as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies.

The full text of the legislation is available here.