Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act

House Bill 5657 - Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5657 Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:25 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5657

Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to allow trademarks owned or controlled by DOD to be combined with religious insignia on commercial identification tags (i.e., dog tags) and to be sold by lawful trademark licensees.

The bill applies retroactively to September 13, 2013.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5657

Bill HR 5657 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 17, 2020. Bill HR 5657 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 17, 2020. Bill HR 5657's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of January 17, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5657

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5657

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Department of Defense

- Intellectual property

- Licensing and registrations

- Religion

- Retail and wholesale trades

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5657

Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to revise and update the Department of Defense regulations to allow trademarks owned or controlled by the Department of Defense to be combined with religious insignia on commercial identification tags (commonly known as "dog tags") and to be sold by lawful trademark licensees, and for other purposes.

Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act