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The Promise We Carry Act
National Recognition for Military-Connected Youth
The Promise We Carry Bill is a national legislative initiative developed by the Military Children's Six Foundation for The Military Child World Expo to formally recognize the identity, cultural contribution, and leadership of military-connected youth and youth caregivers across the United States and abroad.
This bill establishes the Torch of Care Medallion as a recognized honor of national significance, affirming that the emotional labor, adaptability, cultural continuity, and family support roles carried by these youth are not invisible, but essential forms of leadership and service.
Why It Matters
National Recognition for Military-Connected Youth
The Promise We Carry Bill is a national legislative initiative developed by the Military Children's Six Foundation for The Military Child World Expo to formally recognize the identity, cultural contribution, and leadership of military-connected youth and youth caregivers across the United States and abroad.
This bill establishes the Torch of Care Medallion as a recognized honor of national significance, affirming that the emotional labor, adaptability, cultural continuity, and family support roles carried by these youth are not invisible, but essential forms of leadership and service.
What The Bill Does
National Recognition for Military-Connected Youth
The Promise We Carry Bill would:
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Recognize youth caregivers and military-connected youth as a community of national cultural significance
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Establish the Torch of Care Medallion as a federal or nationally recognized honor
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Create a pathway for schools, communities, and installations to verify youth care and service roles
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Ensure that care and emotional labor can be formally documented and applied to:
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Scholarship applications
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College admissions
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Military-affiliated leadership programs
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Federal service / civic records
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This is how legacy is protected and carried forward.
The Torch of Care Medallion
A symbol of remembrance, belonging, and legacy.
The medallion represents:
The unseen labor that holds families together
The cultural identity carried across moves and landscapes
The quiet leadership of care
The resilience and creativity of those who grow up in service
This medallion becomes the national symbol of the military child.
The Connection To
"Turn Care Into Credit"
The Turn Care Into Credit (TCCSH) framework provides:
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Documentation
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Narrative reflection
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Community verification
The Promise We Carry Bill provides:
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National recognition and protection of that work
Together, they create:Identity → Recognition → Legacy
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This is how we move from invisible labor to honored leadership.
This bill is being developed by: The Military Children's Six Foundation (MC6) for The Military Child World Expo the Cultural Home of the Military Child
Our drafting process includes:
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Youth with lived experience
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Military family alumni
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Caregiver advocates
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Educators and DoDEA voices
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Policy advisors familiar with youth, service, and family law
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Veteran and military leaders who understand legacy continuity
This is a community-authored bill, rooted in identity and story not bureaucracy.
Status & Next Phase
The bill is currently in:
Drafting and Coalition Formation Stage (2025–2026)
Next steps include:
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State and district–level partner endorsement
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Arlington Resolution of Support
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Virginia statewide recognition request
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Congressional co-sponsor alignment (House + Senate)
Launch Goal for Introduction:
During MCWE 2026.
How You Can Support
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Sign on as a Coalition Partner
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Share your story as a caregiver or military-connected youth
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Help build congressional district support
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Request the bill’s introduction in your state or installation
A movement becomes law when the community stands together.