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Bring Our Heroes Home Act

1/14/2025, 7:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 2315

Bill 118 s 2315, also known as the Bring Our Heroes Home Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of missing and unaccounted for service members. The bill seeks to improve the efforts to locate and repatriate the remains of American military personnel who are still missing from past conflicts.

The main provisions of the bill include the establishment of a task force within the Department of Defense to coordinate and prioritize efforts to locate and recover the remains of missing service members. The task force would work closely with other government agencies, as well as with international organizations and foreign governments, to gather information and resources to aid in the recovery efforts.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased funding for research and technology to enhance the capabilities of the US government in locating and identifying missing service members. This includes the use of advanced DNA testing and forensic techniques to help identify remains that have been recovered. Overall, the Bring Our Heroes Home Act aims to honor the sacrifice of American service members by ensuring that every effort is made to bring them home and provide closure to their families. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial step in fulfilling the nation's commitment to those who have served in the military.

Current Status of Bill S 2315

Bill S 2315 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2023. Bill S 2315 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 13, 2023.  Bill S 2315's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 730. as of December 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2315

Total Number of Sponsors
9
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
9
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
52
Democrat Cosponsors
28
Republican Cosponsors
20
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2315

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2315

Bring Our Heroes Home Act
Bring Our Heroes Home Act
A bill to provide for the creation of the missing Armed Forces and civilian personnel Records Collection at the National Archives, to require the expeditious public transmission to the Archivist and public disclosure of missing Armed Forces and civilian personnel records, and for other purposes.

Comments

Rayden Powers profile image

Rayden Powers

508

11 months ago

I can't believe they're pushing for this bill. It's going to have a huge impact on us. Who is really benefiting from this? #confused

Titan Singleton profile image

Titan Singleton

464

11 months ago

This bill is a disaster! It's gonna cost us so much money and do nothing for our country. Can't believe they're even considering it. And did you know that it was introduced by a senator who has ties to a foreign government? #corruption

Ember Simmons profile image

Ember Simmons

488

1 year ago

I'm all for it! Can't wait to see how this helps our heroes in the long run.

Zyair Hancock profile image

Zyair Hancock

417

1 year ago

I support bringing heroes home.

Maisie Wilkins profile image

Maisie Wilkins

401

11 months ago

I don't think this bill is good for us. It will cost too much money and I don't see how it will help our country. What do you think will happen in the short term if this passes?