Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 4, 2018Armed Forces and National Security
S. 2280
Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 4, 2018)
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.
What just happenedJan 4, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH](R-OH)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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- Introduced in SenateJan 4, 2018
- Jan 4, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jan 4, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate