A resolution designating December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 544

119th Congress

A resolution designating December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Dec 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Susan Collins

R - ME

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This resolution designates December 13, 2025, as National Wreaths Across America Day, honoring the 33-year tradition of placing veterans' remembrance wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery and over 5,000 locations nationwide. In 2024, approximately 3 million wreaths were delivered by trucking industry volunteers and placed by hundreds of thousands of volunteers.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8696-8697; text: CR S8677)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates December 13, 2025, as National Wreaths Across America Day, honoring the 33-year tradition of placing veterans' remembrance wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery and over 5,000 locations nationwide. In 2024, approximately 3 million wreaths were delivered by trucking industry volunteers and placed by hundreds of thousands of volunteers.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates December 13, 2025, as National Wreaths Across America Day
Honors 33-year tradition started with Maine balsam fir wreaths
Over 23 million wreaths placed since program began
In 2024, 3 million wreaths delivered to 4,900+ locations
Trucking industry donates drivers, equipment for transport from Maine to Virginia
Patriot Guard Riders and law enforcement escort wreath convoys

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Veterans and their families receive recognition through nationwide wreath-laying ceremonies. The trucking industry and Patriot Guard Riders are honored for volunteer contributions. Maine's balsam fir industry benefits from wreath donations. Communities across all 50 states and overseas participate in remembrance.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Cemeteries and funerals

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Military history

Military personnel and dependents

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Veterans' organizations and recognition

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

544, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-544