Veterans (Memorials & Recognition) in Missouri

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3291: Designates three memorial bridges in honor of three veterans

HB 3291 designates three bridges in Putnam and Sullivan Counties as memorial bridges honoring veterans: the "PVT William W Smith Memorial Bridge" (Putnam), the "PVT Charles A Paxton Memorial Bridge" (Sullivan), and the "CPL Vernon D Jobe Memorial Bridge" (Sullivan). The bill requires the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signage for each bridge, with all costs covered by the department. This procedural bill directly honors the veterans' service through permanent infrastructure naming and has no financial impact on local governments or the public. It does not create new policies or alter existing laws.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HCR 51: Urges Congress to pass HR 1970, providing reimbursement to veterans homes for medications and treatments for veterans

This Missouri House resolution (HCR 51) urges Congress to pass HR 1970, a federal bill that would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to fully reimburse veterans' homes or directly provide high-cost medications and treatments for severely disabled veterans. It specifically addresses current shortfalls in VA funding that leave veterans' homes unable to cover expenses for specialized care. The resolution does not create new law but expresses Missouri's support for federal action to better support veterans' long-term care facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3486: Designates the "Army PFC Gary Prather Memorial Highway" in Jefferson County

HB 3486 designates a specific stretch of highway in Jefferson County (from I-44 to CRD Plattin Road) as the "Army PFC Gary Prather Memorial Highway." The bill directs the Missouri Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this memorial route, with all associated costs covered by the department. This is a naming resolution honoring Army PFC Gary Prather, directly affecting the designated highway corridor and its users. The measure has no substantive policy changes beyond the official naming and signage.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2806: Requires the department of transportation to install signs to honor recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor

HB 2806 requires Missouri's Department of Transportation to install roadside signs honoring Missouri residents who received the Congressional Medal of Honor. These signs, paid for by a dedicated fund, must display the recipient's name and award year and be placed in their hometown (defined as the city/town where they lived most of their life) on a single route. The signs must follow standard traffic control device guidelines for design and placement to ensure safety and consistency. The bill directly affects Medal of Honor recipients and the DOT, which will manage installation, maintenance, and any necessary rules under existing traffic regulations.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

in committee · Missouri · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3029: Creates provisions relating to compensation for assisting with veterans' benefits matters

HB 3029 regulates who can charge for helping veterans navigate benefits claims. It prohibits most paid advisors from receiving compensation for assisting with veterans' benefits matters (except under federal law), requiring written agreements that comply with federal fee guidelines (38 CFR 14.636). The bill mandates clear disclosures to veterans stating the service isn't affiliated with the VA or Missouri Veterans' Commission and that free help may be available elsewhere. It bans guarantees of specific benefits, excessive fees, and access to veterans' personal medical or financial information. This directly affects paid consultants, lawyers, and third parties offering veterans' benefits assistance services.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HCR 27: Urges Congress to issue a recognition to all United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992

HCR 27 is a Missouri legislative resolution urging Congress to recognize U.S. military personnel who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992. It specifically requests Congress award an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or similar honor to veterans who experienced hostile conditions, including combat support, hostile fire, and casualties (such as Purple Heart recipients and those who died). The resolution does not create new law but formally asks federal leaders to extend this recognition to qualifying service members. Missouri's legislature passed this resolution to acknowledge the veterans' service during a period when U.S. troops provided training and support in Honduras.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2861: Designates July sixteenth each year as "Atomic Veterans Day"

HB 2861 designates July 16th each year as "Atomic Veterans Day" in Missouri. The bill specifically honors veterans who were exposed to ionizing radiation during nuclear testing, served in military occupation forces near Hiroshima or Nagasaki before 1946, or were prisoners of war in those areas. It encourages Missouri citizens to participate in events recognizing these veterans' unique contributions. This is a commemorative designation with no new funding or policy changes.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare

in committee · Missouri · House May 7, 2026

HB 1828: Provides for the distribution of certain moneys for a memorial or museum dedicated to veterans in Perry County

HB 1828 establishes the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund to provide matching funds for veterans memorials and museums. The Missouri Veterans Commission may distribute funds to counties or municipalities meeting specific population criteria (e.g., counties with 17,600-19,000 residents or cities in large-county areas) for restoring, renovating, or maintaining these facilities. Funding is limited to one-time matches of other project funds, with a $5 million maximum per memorial and a total $10 million cap for all memorial projects. All applications must be submitted before July 1, 2004, and the bill applies statewide to eligible local governments.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2094: Designates the "WWII Robert Earl Sauls Memorial Highway" in Jackson County

This bill designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 24 in Jackson County (from Davis Road east to Ferguson Spring Road) as the "WWII Robert Earl Sauls Memorial Highway." It requires the Missouri Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this memorial highway, with the department covering all associated costs. The bill directly affects the highway corridor in Jackson County and honors Robert Earl Sauls, a WWII veteran, through a permanent memorial designation. As a ceremonial bill, it does not create new policies or affect funding beyond the existing DOT budget.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

passed · Missouri · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 1869: Establishes a grant program to provide funds to repair and reset grave markers for deceased veterans

HB 1869 creates a Missouri grant program to help families repair or reset grave markers for deceased veterans buried in state cemeteries when markers are damaged by natural causes (like weather or erosion). Eligible applicants must be family members of veterans who were honorably discharged or died while on active duty, and they must provide proof of relationship and burial location. The program is funded through a dedicated "Veterans' Grave Marker Trust Fund," which can receive state appropriations and private donations, with unspent funds not reverting to general revenue. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and applicants must agree to use funds solely for repairing the grave marker.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Revenue Memorials & Recognition

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