Headstones for Honor Act
This bill expands eligibility for VA-furnished headstones, markers, or medallions to include two groups: (1) enslaved individuals who accompanied military personnel during service, and (2) people who performed military functions despite being barred from service due to discrimination based on race, gender, sex, or ethnicity. The VA must create regulations within one year, defining "military function" and accepting evidence like pay records, diaries, or family bibles to verify eligibility. Requests must be made by direct descendants or approved representatives acting on their behalf. The bill requires the VA to submit an implementation report to Congress within 15 months of enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Nov 7, 2023
Last action Nov 27, 2023
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Nov 27, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
lower
Nov 7, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Nov 7, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 26 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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State
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Steven Horsford
DDemocratic
Co
Al Green
DDemocratic
Co
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
Co
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
Co
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
Co
Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Don Bacon
RRepublican
Co
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Emanuel Cleaver
DDemocratic
Co
Emilia Strong Sykes
DDemocratic
Co
Gregory W. Meeks
DDemocratic
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