Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2280
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 4, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jan 4, 2018
Latest Action
Jan 4, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2280
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.
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House Votes (0)
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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.

Text (1)
January 4, 2018
Actions (2)
01/04/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
01/04/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:54 PM