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.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill proposes an amendment to Title 4 of the United States Code to require that funeral honors details recite the "13 Folds of Honor" when presenting the United States flag during funerals of members of the Armed Forces or veterans. The bill aims to formalize a specific ceremonial practice associated with military funerals. The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress but lacks a summary and full text in the provided data. It was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action.
The bill sought to codify a specific ceremonial recitation during military funerals but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired in the 118th Congress.
- Amends Title 4, United States Code, to mandate recitation of the 13 Folds of Honor during flag presentation at military funerals.
- Applies specifically to funerals of Armed Forces members and veterans.
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on August 23, 2024, but did not progress further.
['Members of the Armed Forces and veterans receiving funeral honors', 'Military funeral honor details responsible for conducting ceremonies', 'Families of deceased service members and veterans who may value standardized ceremonial practices']
['The bill text and summary are not provided, limiting clarity on implementation details.', 'Potential need for training or guidance for funeral honors details to correctly recite the 13 Folds of Honor.', 'No information on funding or enforcement mechanisms is available, which could affect execution consistency.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It did not advance beyond committee referral and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum. The policy area is Armed Forces and National Security, focusing on ceremonial practices related to military funerals.
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['Standardizing the ceremonial recitation could enhance uniformity and perceived solemnity of military funerals.', 'Additional training or procedural updates may be required for funeral honors details, potentially affecting military training schedules or resources.', 'Families of deceased service members might experience increased emotional or symbolic significance from the standardized ceremony.']
The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits the ability to fully assess the scope, implementation mechanisms, and oversight provisions of the bill. Transparency would be improved by providing detailed procedural guidance, funding sources, and enforcement language to ensure consistent application of the mandated ceremonial practice.
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