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US HR4312

US HR4312
Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act


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Introduced
11/08/2017
In Committee
11/08/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act This bill states that the Department of Veterans Affairs may not prohibit the display of a Battlefield Cross in any national cemetery. "Battlefield Cross" 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.

AI Summary

This bill, the Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act, prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from prohibiting the display of a "Battlefield Cross" in any national cemetery. A "Battlefield Cross" is defined as a memorial monument that may include a replica of an inverted rifle, boots, helmets, and identification tags, honoring fallen members of the Armed Forces.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (42)

James Renacci (R)* Jim Banks (R),  Joyce Beatty (D),  Andy Biggs (R),  Kevin Brady (R),  Steve Chabot (R),  Paul Cook (R),  Warren Davidson (R),  Debbie Dingell (D),  Brian Fitzpatrick (R),  Marcia Fudge (D),  Matt Gaetz (R),  Bob Gibbs (R),  Louie Gohmert (R),  Paul Gosar (R),  Glenn Grothman (R),  Jaime Herrera Beutler (R),  Darrell Issa (R),  Bill Johnson (R),  Sam Johnson (R),  Walter Jones (R),  Jim Jordan (R),  Dave Joyce (R),  Marcy Kaptur (D),  John Katko (R),  Peter King (R),  Bob Latta (R),  Barry Loudermilk (R),  Brian Mast (R),  Mark Meadows (R),  Pete Olson (R),  Stevan Pearce (R),  Ted Poe (R),  Bill Posey (R),  Todd Rokita (R),  Tim Ryan (D),  Steve Stivers (R),  Patrick Tiberi (R),  Mike Turner (R),  Mark Walker (R),  Daniel Webster (R),  Brad Wenstrup (R), 

Last Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held. (on 09/05/2018)

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