United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 8792 — Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act of 2024

Last action — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To establish a flower ordering program for gravesites under the purview of the American Battle Monuments Commission.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a flower ordering program for gravesites managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission.

  • 36 U.S.C. § 2103

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    Paragraph (4) was modified to have no conjunction after the last item.

  • 36 U.S.C. § 2103

    the period and → ; and

    Paragraph (5) was modified to continue the list instead of ending it.

  • 36 U.S.C. § 2103

    (6) not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act of 2024, establish a modern and secure program and payment system for members of the public to order floral arrangements for gravesites under the Commission's purview, without excess administrative fees or markup.

    A new responsibility is added for the Commission to set up a flower ordering program for gravesites.

  • 36 U.S.C. § 2103

    , marketing professionals,

    Marketing professionals can now be included among the types of personnel the Commission can contract.

  • 36 U.S.C. § 2103

    (l) Authority of Commission To Accept Certain Types of Payments.--(1) Authority to accept credit card payments and electronic funds transfers.--(A) In general.--The Commission may accept payment of fees related to activities described in subsection (a)(6) by credit card or electronic funds transfer. (B) Use of vendors and third-party providers.--(i) In general.--The Commission may contract with third-party providers, including insured depository institutions and card issuers (as such terms are defined in the Truth in Lending Act), for purposes of accepting payments by credit card or by electronic funds transfer making every effort to find the best value third party vendor. (ii) Payment of fees.--If a third-party vendor with which the Commission contracts requires a fee in connection with the processing of credit payments or electronic funds transfers, the person who is making such payment or transfer shall pay such fee, not the Commission. (C) Completion of payment.--If a person elects to make a payment to the Commission by a method authorized under subparagraph (A), the payment shall not be deemed to be made until the Commission receives the funds. (2) Liability for nonpayment.--If a payment by credit card, debit card, or charge card, so received is not duly paid, or is paid and subsequently charged back to the Commission, the person by whom such method of payment has been tendered shall remain liable for the payment, to the same extent as if such method of payment had not been tendered. (3) Electronic funds transfer defined.--In this section, the term `electronic funds transfer'--(A) means a transfer of funds, other than a transaction by check, draft, or similar paper instrument, that is initiated through an electronic terminal, personal device, or computer for the purpose of ordering, instructing, or authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account; and (B) includes point of sale transfers, automated teller machine transfers, direct deposit or withdrawal of funds, transfers initiated by personal device, and transfers resulting from debit card transactions.

    The Commission is granted the authority to accept credit card and electronic fund transfer payments.

  • 36 U.S.C. § 2103

    (m) Crediting of Funds.--Any fees or reimbursements received by the Commission for services provided under this section shall be credited to the appropriation or fund used for paying the service costs and shall remain available for obligation until expended.

    Funds received by the Commission for the services offered in the new flower program will remain available for use until they are spent.

Action History

  1. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  2. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  3. Subcommittee Hearings Held

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

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

  6. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8792 do?
To establish a flower ordering program for gravesites under the purview of the American Battle Monuments Commission.
Who sponsors HR 8792?
HR 8792 is sponsored by Zinke, Ryan K. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8792?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8792?
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