To amend title 4, United States Code, to ensure that a funeral honors detail recites the 13 Folds of Honor when presenting a flag of the United States in connection with the death of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran.
HR 9401 requires funeral honors details to recite the "13 Folds of Honor" explanation during flag presentations for deceased members of the Armed Forces or veterans. This applies to military funeral ceremonies covered under existing laws (e.g., 10 U.S.C. § 1491 or 38 U.S.C. § 2301), with the recitation detailing the symbolic meaning of each fold. Families may opt out of the recitation if they choose. The bill is procedural, focusing on standardizing the ceremonial presentation of flags at military funerals.
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Introduced Aug 23, 2024
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