HR 8792 United States House · 118th Congress

Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act of 2024

This bill requires the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to create a new program allowing the public to order flowers for gravesites in ABMC cemeteries within one year. It mandates a modern, secure online payment system that eliminates excessive fees or markups, accepts credit cards and electronic payments (with processing fees passed to users), and provides digital photos of decorated gravesites to requesters. The ABMC must report annually to Congress on program progress, including order data, marketing efforts, florist vetting, and cost-effectiveness. This directly affects families and the public seeking to honor fallen service members at overseas military cemeteries maintained by the ABMC.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 18, 2024 Last action Jul 23, 2024
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
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Jul 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
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Jul 10, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Jun 18, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Jun 18, 2024
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Ryan K. Zinke
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