Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act

11/1/2022, 5:03 PM

Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act

This bill provides that the Department of Veterans Affairs authorizes the display of a Fallen Soldier Display in any national cemetery.

A Fallen Soldier Display is a memorial monument in honor of deceased members of the Armed Forces.

Congress
116
Number
HR - 1424
Introduced on
2019-02-28
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act

This bill provides that the Department of Veterans Affairs authorizes the display of a Fallen Soldier Display in any national cemetery.

A Fallen Soldier Display is a memorial monument in honor of deceased members of the Armed Forces.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure the Secretary of Veterans Affairs permits the display of Fallen Soldier Displays in national cemeteries.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Cemeteries and funerals•
Monuments and memorials•
Veterans' organizations and recognition

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/21/2020

Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act

This bill provides that the Department of Veterans Affairs authorizes the display of a Fallen Soldier Display in any national cemetery.

A Fallen Soldier Display is a memorial mon...

Latest Action1/7/2020
Became Public Law No: 116-106.