[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 138 (Monday, August 20, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S5728]
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  SA 3777. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an amendment intended to be 
proposed by him to the bill H.R. 6157, making appropriations for the 
Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, 
and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as 
follows:

       At the appropriate place in title VIII of division A, 
     insert the following:
       Sec. ___. (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
       (1) Gold Star mothers and fathers and families are true 
     national heroes, who deserve our deepest gratitude and 
     respect; and
       (2) the extraordinary contribution of Gold Star mothers and 
     fathers and families is beyond measure, not merely for their 
     loss, but the comfort they selflessly provide others and 
     their model of service and sacrifice.
       (b) In General.--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) Definition.--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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