Gold Star Families Voices Act passes Senate

Legislation authorizing the Library of Congress Veterans History Project was passed the U.S. Senate on Nov. 15, and now awaits the signature of President Barack Obama to become law.

The Gold Star Families Voices Act, which passed the Senate by a vote of 97-0, will better preserve and honor the memories of our nation’s veterans, said Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska.

“I have been so honored to share the stories of Alaska’s veterans through my Veteran Spotlight project,” Murkowski said. “It has been so inspiring to listen to stories detailing acts of sacrifice and courage, and I’m pleased this bill will support and enhance that work.”

The Library of Congress Veterans History Project will collect and catalog stories of America’s war veterans, including audio and video recordings of biographical histories by Gold Star families, the immediate family members of service members who died as a result of their wartime service or became missing in action.

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