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US HB2761
Bill
Status
4/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steve Cohen
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AI Summary
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Prohibits federal funds from being used for planning, execution, security, transportation, or infrastructure support of any military parade in Washington, D.C. intended to celebrate a president's birthday or personal milestone
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Cites a previously canceled Trump-era military parade that had estimated costs of $92 million for the military and over $21 million in public safety costs for D.C.
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Notes that June 14, 2025 is both the U.S. Army's 250th birthday and President Trump's 79th birthday, and that the Army has never held a parade for its own birthday
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Expresses the sense of Congress that public funds should support American well-being and security rather than military displays for personal glorification
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Encourages alternative birthday celebrations such as cake, golf, or bingo night, and suggests Americans send birthday wishes via the U.S. Postal Service
Legislative Description
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act Halting All Parades for Presidents’ Yearly Birthdays, It Risks Taxpayer Harm, Damages, And Your Budget Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
4/9/2025