S Bill 3126 Mark Our Place Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-10-25

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.

Recent Activity

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Alternative Names

Mark Our Place Act

Mark Our Place Act

Mark Our Place Act

A 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.

A 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.

Mark Our Place Act

Mark Our Place Act

Mark Our Place Act

A 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.

Mark Our Place Act

Mark Our Place Act

Mark Our Place Act

Mark Our Place Act

A 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.

Associated Legislation

Mark Our Place Act

Policy Areas

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact

Cemeteries and funerals

Conflicts and wars

Veterans' organizations and recognition

Cemeteries and funerals

Conflicts and wars

Veterans' organizations and recognition

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]

Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]

Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]

Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Committees and Subcommittees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

Patty MurrayMark Our Place ActVeterans' Affairs

Mark Our Place Act

11/21/2024, 12:53 AM

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 ...

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 acr...
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

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 ...

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 acr...
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

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 Action11/18/2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.