S-646 : 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
2019-03-05IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2019-03-05IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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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