HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act
- house
- senate
- president
Last progress April 9, 2025 (8 months ago)
Introduced on April 9, 2025 by Stephen Cohen
Sponsors (15)
House Votes
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.
Senate Votes
Presidential Signature
AI Summary
This bill would block any federal money from being used for a military parade in Washington, DC if the main purpose is to celebrate a person’s birthday or other personal milestone, including for President Donald J. Trump. It covers planning, security, transportation, and infrastructure support for such a parade.
The bill explains why: a similar idea was dropped before because of high costs (an estimated $92 million for the military plus over $21 million for DC public safety), heavy vehicles can damage DC roads, and the city often isn’t fully repaid for federal events. It also notes reports that a June 14, 2025 parade was being considered, which is the Army’s 250th birthday and Flag Day as well as the President’s birthday. Congress states that public money should support people’s well-being, not personal displays of military force, and even suggests simple, non-military birthday options instead.
- Who is affected: Federal agencies and the District of Columbia; taxpayers who could face event and road repair costs.
- What changes: No federal funds could be spent on a DC military parade meant mainly for someone’s personal celebration.
- When: Applies to any such parade going forward, including ones discussed for June 14, 2025.