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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.
1/16/2025, 9:20 AM
Summary of Bill HR 453
Bill 119 hr 453, also known as the "Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act," aims to direct the Secretary of Defense to update Department of Defense regulations to permit the combination of trademarks owned or controlled by the Department of Defense with religious insignia on commercial identification tags, commonly referred to as "dog tags." This would allow lawful trademark licensees to sell these combined tags.
The bill does not specify which religious insignias would be allowed on the dog tags, but it does emphasize that the combination of trademarks and religious insignias must be done in accordance with Department of Defense regulations. The purpose of this legislation is to provide individuals with the option to display both their religious beliefs and their military affiliation on their identification tags.
Overall, the bill seeks to give individuals the freedom to express their religious beliefs on their dog tags while still adhering to Department of Defense regulations. It does not appear to have any partisan motivations and is focused on providing individuals with more options for personal expression on their identification tags.
The bill does not specify which religious insignias would be allowed on the dog tags, but it does emphasize that the combination of trademarks and religious insignias must be done in accordance with Department of Defense regulations. The purpose of this legislation is to provide individuals with the option to display both their religious beliefs and their military affiliation on their identification tags.
Overall, the bill seeks to give individuals the freedom to express their religious beliefs on their dog tags while still adhering to Department of Defense regulations. It does not appear to have any partisan motivations and is focused on providing individuals with more options for personal expression on their identification tags.
Congressional Summary of HR 453
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.
Current Status of Bill HR 453
Bill HR 453 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2025. Bill HR 453 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2025. Bill HR 453's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of January 15, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 453
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 453
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 453
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.
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.
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