United States 116th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 116-106 Bipartisan · 23 R · 6 D cosponsors

HR 1424 — Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 28, 2019. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

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  • 29 sponsors

    1 primary, 28 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (23 R · 6 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act This bill provides that the Department of Veterans Affairs authorizes the display of a Fallen Soldier Display in any national cemetery. A Fallen Soldier Display is a memorial monument in honor of deceased members of the Armed Forces.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 23 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes made to HR 1424 involved the addition of a note indicating the date of approval and the official designation of the act. Specifically, the note states that the act is titled the "Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act" and includes the approval date of January 7, 2020. These additions clarify the act's identity and formal status, which may help in referencing and understanding its significance.

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[Congressional Bills 116th Congress] [From the U.S.
[116th Congress Public Law 106] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 133 STAT.
1424 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
3291]] Public Law 116-106 116th Congress An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure the Secretary of Veterans Affairs permits the display of Fallen Soldier Displays in national cemeteries.
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<<NOTE:
1424 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 13, 2019 Received;
Jan.
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure the Secretary of Veterans Affairs permits the display of Fallen Soldier Displays in national cemeteries.
7, 2020 - [H.R.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
1424]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
SHORT TITLE.
Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act.>> SECTION 1.
<<NOTE:
38 USC 101 note.>> SHORT TITLE.
``(2) In this subsection, the term `Fallen Soldier Display' means a memorial monument in honor of fallen members of the Armed Forces that may include a replica of an inverted rifle, boots, helmets, and identification tag.''.
``(2) <<NOTE:
Passed the House of Representatives November 12, 2019.
Definition.>> In this subsection, the term `Fallen Soldier Display' means a memorial monument in honor of fallen members of the Armed Forces that may include a replica of an inverted rifle, boots, helmets, and identification tag.''.
Attest:
Approved January 7, 2020.
CHERYL L.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
JOHNSON, Clerk.
1424:
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165 (2019):
Nov.
12, considered and passed House.
Dec.
19, considered and passed Senate.
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Sections of law this bill changes

1 section in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

National cemeteries and memorials · 38 U.S.C. ch. 24 1 section
  • § 2403 Memorial areas Amends

    38 U.S.C. § 2403

    The law today

    (a) The Secretary shall set aside, when available, suitable areas in national cemeteries to honor the memory of members of the Armed Forces and veterans— (1) who are missing in action; (2) whose remains have not been recovered or identified; (3) whose remains were buried at sea, whether by the member’s or veteran’s own choice or otherwise; (4) whose remains were donated to science; or (5) whose remains were cremated and the ashes scattered without interment of any portion of the ashes. (b) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, group memorials may be placed to honor the memory of groups of individuals referred to in subsection (a), and appropriate memorial headstones and markers may be placed to honor the memory of individuals referred to in subsection (a) and section 2306(b) of this title. (c) All national and other veterans’ cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration shall be considered national shrines as a tribute to our gallant dead and, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Secretary is hereby authorized to permit appropriate officials to fly the flag of the United States of America at such cemeteries twenty-four hours each day. (d) (1) Subject to standards established by the Secretary, the Secretary shall permit the display of a Fallen Soldier Display in any national cemetery. (2) In this subsection, the term “Fallen Soldier Display” means a memorial monument in honor of fallen members of the Armed Forces that may include a replica of an inverted rifle, boots, helmets, and identification tag.

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The bill establishes a new subsection allowing the display of Fallen Soldier Displays in national cemeteries.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 2403

    (d)(1) Subject to standards established by the Secretary, the Secretary shall permit the display of a Fallen Soldier Display in any national cemetery. (2) In this subsection, the term 'Fallen Soldier Display' means a memorial monument in honor of fallen members of the Armed Forces that may include a replica of an inverted rifle, boots, helmets, and identification tag.

    This addition allows memorials known as Fallen Soldier Displays to be displayed in national cemeteries.

Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 116-106.

  4. Became Public Law No: 116-106.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7226)

  9. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7226)

  10. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  12. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  13. Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  14. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8761-8763)

  15. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1424.

  16. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8761)

  17. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8761)

  18. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  19. Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.

  20. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  21. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  22. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  23. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  24. Introduced in House

  25. Introduced in House

  26. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1424 do?
Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act This bill provides that the Department of Veterans Affairs authorizes the display of a Fallen Soldier Display in any national cemetery. A Fallen Soldier Display is a memorial monument in honor of deceased members of the Armed Forces.
Who sponsors HR 1424?
HR 1424 is sponsored by Gonzalez, Anthony (Republican), Chabot, Steve (Republican), Wenstrup, Brad R. (Republican), Beatty, Joyce (Democratic), Jordan, Jim (Republican), Kaptur, Marcy (Democratic), Johnson, Bill (Republican), Turner, Michael R. (Republican), Ryan, Tim (Democratic), Fudge, Marcia L. (Democratic), Gibbs, Bob (Republican), Stivers, Steve (Republican), Joyce, David P. (Republican), Davidson, Warren (Republican), Latta, Robert E. (Republican), Balderson, Troy (Republican), Gaetz, Matt (Republican), Cole, Tom (Republican), Olson, Pete (Republican), Meadows, Mark (Republican), Mast, Brian J. (Republican), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), Brady, Kevin (Republican), Walker, Mark (Republican), Banks, Jim (Republican), Herrera Beutler, Jaime (Republican), Cunningham, Joe (Democratic), Steube, W. Gregory (Republican), and Allred, Colin Z. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 1424?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 28, 2019. Enacted.
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