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119-hr-2761119th Congress

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act

Sponsored By: Representative Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Introduced

Summary

Would prohibit federal funding for any military parade in Washington, D.C. that is primarily intended to celebrate an individual’s birthday. It encourages non-military alternatives and sends a free "Happy Birthday" message via the U.S. Mail.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Block federal funds for DC personal military parades

If enacted, this bill would block federal agencies from spending money on military parades in Washington, D.C. This would apply when a parade mainly celebrates a person’s birthday, milestone, or private interest, including President Donald J. Trump. It would cover planning, execution, security, transportation, and infrastructure support. It would take effect upon enactment. This could save federal money, but D.C. or private groups could face the costs if a parade still goes forward.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

TN • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 5/6/2025

  • Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 6/4/2025

  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 6/4/2025

  • Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

    MS • D

    Sponsored 6/9/2025

  • Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/10/2025

  • Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 6/10/2025

  • Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2025

  • Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2025

  • Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2025

  • Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2025

  • Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/20/2025

  • Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 6/20/2025

  • Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 6/20/2025

  • Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 7/2/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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