S. 3126 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Mark Our Place Act
S. 3126 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Oct 25, 2023, sponsored by Mike Braun with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 25, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 118-134
What it does
Mark Our Place Act This act authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish a headstone, marker, or medallion signifying the status of a deceased member of the Armed Forces as a Medal of Honor recipient regardless of when the member served. Under current law, only Medal of Honor recipients who served after 1917 are eligible for such markers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Braun (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 25, 2023
- Passed the SenateMay 1, 2024
- Passed the HouseNov 18, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentNov 21, 2024
- Became lawNov 25, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-134. (Nov 25, 2024)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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