Mark Our Place Act

12/23/2024, 9:57 PM

Mark Our Place Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish a headstone, marker, or medallion signifying the status of a deceased member of the Armed Forces as a Medal of Honor recipient regardless of when the member served. Under current law, only Medal of Honor recipients who served after 1917 are eligible for such markers.

Bill 118 s 3126, also known as the Mark Our Place Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to establish a national program to commemorate and preserve historic sites and landmarks across the country.

The Mark Our Place Act would create a grant program that would provide funding to states and local communities to help them identify, protect, and promote important historical sites. This could include everything from battlefields and monuments to buildings and cultural landmarks.

The bill also aims to increase public awareness and appreciation of these historic sites by encouraging educational programs and community events. Additionally, it would require the Secretary of the Interior to create a comprehensive inventory of significant historical sites and landmarks in the United States. Supporters of the Mark Our Place Act argue that preserving these historic sites is crucial for maintaining our national identity and understanding our shared history. They believe that by investing in these sites, we can ensure that future generations will be able to learn from and appreciate the events and people that have shaped our country. Opponents of the bill may argue that the federal government should not be involved in funding and managing historical sites, and that this responsibility should be left to state and local governments or private organizations. Overall, the Mark Our Place Act represents an effort to protect and promote the rich history of the United States for the benefit of current and future generations.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3126

Introduced on
2023-10-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/1/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate
To President
Signed by President
Became Public Law

Purpose and Summary

Mark Our Place Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish a headstone, marker, or medallion signifying the status of a deceased member of the Armed Forces as a Medal of Honor recipient regardless of when the member served. Under current law, only Medal of Honor recipients who served after 1917 are eligible for such markers.

Bill 118 s 3126, also known as the Mark Our Place Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to establish a national program to commemorate and preserve historic sites and landmarks across the country.

The Mark Our Place Act would create a grant program that would provide funding to states and local communities to help them identify, protect, and promote important historical sites. This could include everything from battlefields and monuments to buildings and cultural landmarks.

The bill also aims to increase public awareness and appreciation of these historic sites by encouraging educational programs and community events. Additionally, it would require the Secretary of the Interior to create a comprehensive inventory of significant historical sites and landmarks in the United States. Supporters of the Mark Our Place Act argue that preserving these historic sites is crucial for maintaining our national identity and understanding our shared history. They believe that by investing in these sites, we can ensure that future generations will be able to learn from and appreciate the events and people that have shaped our country. Opponents of the bill may argue that the federal government should not be involved in funding and managing historical sites, and that this responsibility should be left to state and local governments or private organizations. Overall, the Mark Our Place Act represents an effort to protect and promote the rich history of the United States for the benefit of current and future generations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of an eligible Medal of Honor recipient regardless of the recipient's dates of service in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Cemeteries and funerals•
Conflicts and wars•
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Comments

APPROVED
MB
Mallory Bowman
@huckleberry_berbere_pinto_bean59591
I can't believe this bill passed! How will it impact me and others like me?

APPROVED
CC
Collins Collier
@brown_mustard_clynelish_beet95805
I can't believe they passed this bill, it's going to have such a negative impact on our country. I'm really disappointed in our government for allowing this to happen.

APPROVED
LB
Liv Barton
@ardbeg_ardbeg_honeydew47901
This bill gonna help us keep our place in the world. Love it or hate it, it's gonna make a difference. #S3126 #MarkOurPlaceAct

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/13/2024

Mark Our Place Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish a headstone, marker, or medallion signifying the status of a deceased member of the Armed Forces as a Medal of Honor recipient regardless ...


Latest Action11/25/2024
Became Public Law No: 118-134.