Veterans (Memorials & Recognition)

in committee · South Carolina · House Jun 25, 2026

H 5743: Veterans' homes

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-730 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS SHALL ADOPT CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS TO AND DISCHARGES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS' HOMES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH CRITERIA.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates the Department of Veterans' Affairs to establish admission and discharge criteria for veterans' homes, strengthening administrative oversight and service delivery.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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passed · South Carolina · House May 12, 2026

H 5664: Veterans Memorial Highway

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF PATTERSON MILL ROAD FROM SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 125 IN ALLENDALE COUNTY TO SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 64 IN BARNWELL COUNTY "VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND PLACE APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a specific highway segment as a Veterans Memorial Highway, enhancing the infrastructure through official naming and signage.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors veterans by naming a highway in their memory, providing public recognition and support for their service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

H 5543: Col. Walter Todd Exit

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 EXIT 54 IN LAURENS COUNTY "COL. WALTER BLAKELY TODD MEMORIAL EXIT" AND PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS CONTAINING THESE WORDS AT THIS LOCATION.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill names a highway exit after a local figure, enhancing community recognition and potentially improving local pride in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran by naming a highway exit after him, which is a clear act of recognition and support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 15, 2026

H 5528: Chief Master Sergeant George J Huffstetler

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT GEORGE J. HUFFSTETLER UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MANY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran's service, which aligns with recognizing veteran contributions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · South Carolina · House Mar 3, 2026

H 5290: Fred J. Grooms' service

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR FIRST SERGEANT FRED J. GROOMS SR. (RETIRED) FOR HIS LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY, HIS CHURCH, AND HIS NATION.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a retired first sergeant for lifetime service to community, church, and nation, recognizing veteran contributions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed both · South Carolina · House May 7, 2026

H 5352: Sgt. O.J. Smith Memorial Road

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME MOODY ROAD IN THE TOWN OF MARTIN IN ALLENDALE COUNTY FROM MILLET ROAD TO PATTERSON MILL DRIVE "SGT. ORENTHIAL J. 'O.J.' SMITH MEMORIAL ROAD" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill requests naming a road after a service member, improving local road infrastructure and community recognition.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran by naming a road after Sgt. O.J. Smith, providing recognition and memorialization for veteran service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 1049: Space Force Flag

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE TO MODIFY THE MONUMENT ERECTED ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS TO HONOR THE VETERANS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO ADD A FEATURE IN RECOGNITION OF THE UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill adds Space Force recognition to veterans monument, expanding recognition of military service branches.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed both · South Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 1056: GWOT

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS WHO SERVED IN THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE MEN AND WOMEN FROM THIS STATE WHO SERVED IN THIS CONFLICT.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes and honors South Carolina veterans who served in the Global War on Terrorism, acknowledging their sacrifices and contributions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · South Carolina · House Feb 24, 2026

H 5099: Sgt. Bruce Cook awarded the French Legion of Honor from WWII

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE UNITED STATES ARMY AIR FORCE STAFF SERGEANT PHILLIP BRUCE COOK FOR HIS BRAVERY AND SERVICE DURING WORLD WAR II AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON HIS NOMINATION BY FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON AS A CHEVALIER IN THE ORDRE NATIONAL DE LA LEGION D'HONNEUR, THE HIGHEST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL HONOR OF MERIT TO REWARD THOSE WHO HAVE DONE GREAT DEEDS FOR FRANCE.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRecognizes WWII veteran's service and international honor, aligning with veteran recognition policies per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 954: Sgt. Bruce Cook awarded the French Legion of Honor from WWII

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE UNITED STATES ARMY AIR FORCE STAFF SERGEANT PHILLIP BRUCE COOK FOR HIS BRAVERY AND SERVICE DURING WORLD WAR II AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON HIS NOMINATION BY FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON AS A CHEVALIER IN THE ORDRE NATIONAL DE LA LEGION D'HONNEUR, THE HIGHEST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL HONOR OF MERIT TO REWARD THOSE WHO HAVE DONE GREAT DEEDS FOR FRANCE.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes WWII veteran's service and French honor, aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' support indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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