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War Memorial Protection Act
3/14/2024, 12:48 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 1497
War Memorial Protection Act - Permits emblems of belief approved for placement on government-provided headstones and markers to be included as part of: (1) a military memorial established or acquired by the federal government; or (2) any other military memorial established in cooperation with the American Battle Monuments Commission.
Includes as approved emblems, at a minimum, all those authorized by the National Cemetery Administration.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1497
Bill HR 1497 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 11, 2013. Bill HR 1497 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on April 11, 2013. Bill HR 1497's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 102. as of July 8, 2013
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1497
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
19Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
17Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1497
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Military personnel and dependents
- Monuments and memorials
- Religion
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1497
War Memorial Protection Act
War Memorial Protection Act
War Memorial Protection Act
To amend title 36, United States Code, to ensure that memorials commemorating the service of the United States Armed Forces may contain religious symbols, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1497
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