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Introduced
05/20/2019
05/20/2019
In Committee
05/20/2019
05/20/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure the Secretary of Veterans Affairs permits the display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries, and for other purposes. This bill provides that the Department of Veterans Affairs may not prohibit the display of a Battlefield Cross in any national cemetery. A Battlefield Cross is a memorial monument in honor of deceased members of the Armed Forces.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act of 2019, amends Title 38 of the United States Code to prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from banning the display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries. A Battlefield Cross is a memorial monument that honors fallen members of the armed forces and may include items such as an inverted rifle, boots, helmets, and identification tags.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 05/20/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1545/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1545/BILLS-116s1545is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1545/BILLS-116s1545is.pdf.pdf |
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