# 119-hr-2761: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act

119-hr-2761, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2761
- Congress: 119
- Title: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-09
- Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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.

## Cosponsors (14)

- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] (D-CO), 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42] (D-CA), 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA), 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA), 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Block federal funds for DC personal military parades: mixed, low. 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, tra…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-2761 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2761)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2761 (as of 2026-04-21).