Senate Bill 1545
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1545
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act of 2019
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.
May 20, 2019
05/20/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/20/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:23 AM