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H.R. 1424 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act

H.R. 1424 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Feb 28, 2019, sponsored by Anthony Gonzalez with 28 co-sponsors.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Feb 28, 2019
Co-sponsors
28
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Public law
Public Law 116-106

What it does

Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act This bill provides that the Department of Veterans Affairs authorizes the display of a Fallen Soldier Display in any national cemetery. A Fallen Soldier Display is a memorial monument in honor of deceased members of the Armed Forces.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 22 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 28, 2019
  • Passed the HouseNov 12, 2019
  • Passed the SenateDec 19, 2019
  • Sent to the PresidentJan 6, 2020
  • Became lawJan 7, 2020

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-106. (Jan 7, 2020)

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