Veterans (Memorials & Recognition)

in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2026

HCONRES 79: Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons.

This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol Rotunda for a lying in state ceremony honoring six U.S. Air Force service members: Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons. The bill permits their remains to be displayed in the Rotunda on a date determined by the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, with the Architect of the Capitol coordinating the necessary arrangements. It serves as a formal recognition of these individuals' service during Operation Epic Fury and establishes the procedural framework for the ceremony without specifying exact dates or additional policy changes.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes lying in state ceremony for six Air Force service members, providing formal recognition and honoring their service.95% confidence

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passed · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SRES 648: A resolution honoring the memory, service, and sacrifice of Master Sergeant Nicole M. Amor, United States Army Reserve.

This resolution honors the memory and sacrifice of Master Sergeant Nicole M. Amor, a U.S. Army Reserve soldier who was killed in an attack in Kuwait in March 2026. It formally recognizes her nearly 20 years of service, which included deployments to Kuwait and Iraq, and lists the military awards she earned during her career. The Senate extends its sympathies to her family and requests that a copy of the resolution be sent to them as a gesture of respect.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran's memory and service, formally recognizing her contributions and extending sympathies to her family, which aligns with supporting veteran recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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passed · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 2306: Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act

HR 2306 extends the Adams Memorial Commission's authority until 2032 and authorizes $50 million in federal funds for the memorial, requiring a 1:1 non-federal match and limiting administrative costs to 4% of federal funds. It updates location rules to allow the memorial within a designated area mapped by the Commission. The bill primarily affects the Adams Memorial Commission and entities contributing to the memorial's funding. It makes no new policy changes but adjusts procedural timelines and funding requirements for an existing commemorative project.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill funds Adams Memorial (for veterans) as recognition, aligning with veteran recognition focus in topic.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 10, 2025

S 3429: Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act

This bill mandates free admission to all national parks and public lands on six specific annual dates, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and Veterans Day. It directly affects all visitors to these sites by eliminating entrance fees on those days, encouraging broader public access and engagement. The key provision replaces the Secretary's previous discretion with a legal requirement for these six designated days each year. The law aims to align fee-free access with meaningful dates that promote community service and national celebration.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates free park access on Veterans Day, directly recognizing veterans' service as one of six designated dates, aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' indicator.85% confidence

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passed · United States · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 835: 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

HR 835, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act, provides a one-time federal grant of $5-10 million to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum (operated by an IRS 501(c)(3) organization) for its operations, security, and maintenance. The bill requires the museum to offer free admission to veterans, first responders, and victims' families, plus weekly free public hours, and mandates annual financial audits and public reporting to Congress. Grant funds must be used to preserve the site, educate visitors, and increase access for economically disadvantaged groups. The funding is subject to annual appropriations and does not authorize ongoing federal support beyond the one-time grant.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates free museum admission for veterans, directly recognizing their service and providing access to a national memorial site.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 951: 250 Years of Service and Sacrifice Commemorative Coin Act

HR 951 authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative coins (gold $5, silver $1, and half-dollar) in 2028 to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Surcharges from coin sales ($35 per gold coin, $10 per silver, $5 per half-dollar) will fund the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, supporting programs for Gold Star families, first responders, veterans, and their families. The coins must meet specific weight, size, and composition standards, with mintage limits set at 100,000 gold, 500,000 silver, and 750,000 half-dollar coins. All surcharge proceeds directly benefit the Foundation’s existing initiatives, such as mortgage-free housing and scholarships, without requiring additional federal funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill generates revenue through commemorative coin sales to fund charitable programs, supporting fiscal management and public service funding.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransSurcharges fund Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports veterans' programs per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · United States · House Aug 1, 2025

HR 4845: To designate the National Memorial Day Parade, and for other purposes.

HR 4845 designates the annual National Memorial Day Parade held in Washington, DC, as the "National Memorial Day Parade" for recognition purposes. The bill formally acknowledges the parade's history, noting it began in 2004 after a 62-year hiatus and has grown to become the largest Memorial Day event in the U.S., drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees and viewers nationwide. It authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide military support for the parade, including using active and reserve military units and federal funds for ceremonial displays of small arms and munitions. This bill does not create new benefits or obligations but formally recognizes an existing event and outlines limited military support mechanisms.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates National Memorial Day Parade as official event recognizing veterans' service, authorizes military support for the parade, aligning with veteran recognition efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 921: Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

HR 921, the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds for his heroic actions during World War II. The bill recognizes Edmonds' defiance of Nazi orders to separate Jewish-American soldiers at Stalag IX-A prisoner camp, where he declared "We are all Jews here" to protect approximately 200 Jewish soldiers, saving their lives. The medal, to be struck by the U.S. Treasury and presented to his son or next of kin, commemorates his actions and his posthumous recognition as "Righteous Among the Nations" by Yad Vashem. This commemorative act does not create new policy or affect any group beyond honoring Edmonds' legacy.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRecognizes veteran service through posthumous medal for WWII heroism protecting Jewish soldiers, directly aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' support indicator.95% confidence

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passed · United States · House Dec 10, 2025

HR 2290: World War II Women's Memorial Location Act

This bill authorizes the placement of a memorial honoring women who supported the U.S. war effort during World War II (including those working as pilots, engineers, and in factories) on federal land in Washington, D.C. It specifies two locations: Area I on the National Mall map or the National Mall Reserve, as defined in existing law. The memorial was previously authorized by Section 702 of the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Public Law 117-328), and this bill clarifies its permitted locations.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes memorial honoring WWII women who supported war effort (pilots, engineers, factory workers), directly recognizing their service as part of veterans' recognition policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · United States · House Feb 18, 2025

HR 1437: Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the Buffalo Soldier regiments (six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the Armed Forces) in recognition of their vital service to the United States.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRecognizes Buffalo Soldiers' service with Congressional Gold Medal, aligning with veteran recognition support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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