House Bill 4312
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 8, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4312
Congress
115
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 House votes have been held for this 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.
November 8, 2017
09/05/2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
11/08/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
11/08/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
11/08/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:03 PM