HR-1019 : Still Just a Bill

Full Military Honors Act of 2019

This bill requires full military honors to be provided for the funerals of certain veterans. Specifically, a veteran shall receive full military honors if the veteran (1) is first interred or inurned in Arlington National Cemetery, (2) was awarded the medal of honor or the prisoner-of-war medal, and (3) is not entitled to full military honors because of such veteran's grade.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-02-07CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.House committee actions
2019-02-06IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2019-02-06IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Cemeteries and funerals
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition
  • Virginia

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