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Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

6/12/2026, 1:47 PM

Summary of Bill S 1318

The Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 7, 2025, aims to preserve and restore religious heritage sites associated with fallen servicemembers. As of the last update on April 17, 2025, specific directives and provisions outlined in the bill textLists remain unavailable for summary without access to the full text.

Congressional Summary of S 1318

Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

This bill requires the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to establish the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Program to identify deceased members of the Armed Forces who were Jewish and buried in a U.S. military cemetery located outside of the United States under a marker indicating the member was not Jewish. The program must contact survivors and descendants of such members.

The ABMC must seek to enter into a contract with a nonprofit organization to carry out the program during the first 10 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of the bill.

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Current Status of Bill S 1318

Bill S 1318 is currently in the status of Passed in House since April 29, 2026. Bill S 1318 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 7, 2025.  Bill S 1318's most recent activity was Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1318 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 164. as of June 5, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1318

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
66
Democrat Cosponsors
36
Republican Cosponsors
30
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1318

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1318

A bill to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes.
A bill to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes.

Comments

Madeleine Neal profile image

Madeleine Neal

957

2 months ago

Can you believe this bill actually passed? Finally, some recognition for our fallen servicemembers' religious heritage. About time they get the respect they deserve. It's a step in the right direction, but let's see if this actually makes a difference in the long run. #abouttime #respectfulgesture

Kya Horowitz profile image

Kya Horowitz

995

2 months ago

OMG this bill is so bad, why they do this to us? What happen to separation of church and state? What about our rights? What about our fallen heroes? What about our heritage? What about everything? This is not good, not good at all. What is going on with this bill?

Jonah Lopez profile image

Jonah Lopez

943

10 months ago

This bill is good. It will help many.

Asher Wolfe profile image

Asher Wolfe

1,029

10 months ago

I fully support this bill and believe it is a step in the right direction for honoring our fallen servicemembers. It is important to preserve their religious heritage and ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten. #UnitedStatesSBill1318 #FallenServicemembers #ReligiousHeritageRestorationAct

Junior Beach profile image

Junior Beach

992

10 months ago

I can't believe this bill is passing, it's just not right. It's going to have a negative impact on me and my community. This is just another example of the government overstepping their boundaries.

Emelia Barbee profile image

Emelia Barbee

899

10 months ago

I can't believe they're actually trying to pass this bill. It's like they have nothing better to do than waste time on pointless legislation. This is just ridiculous.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1318

Jerry Moran
Jerry Moran
KansasRepublican
Elissa Slotkin
Elissa Slotkin
MichiganDemocrat
Jacky Rosen
Jacky Rosen
NevadaDemocrat
John Cornyn
John Cornyn
TexasRepublican
Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
ConnecticutDemocrat
Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. Schiff
CaliforniaDemocrat

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