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Religious Insignia on Dog Tags: New Rules for Military Identification.

This act allows the combination of religious symbols with Department of Defense trademarks on commercial dog tags. This means individuals wishing to wear dog tags with both religious symbols and official military marks will be able to do so. These changes are retroactively effective from September 13, 2013.
Key points
Allows religious insignia to be combined with official military trademarks on dog tags.
Such dog tags can be sold by lawful trademark licensees.
The changes are effective retroactively from September 13, 2013, validating previous actions consistent with the new rules.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1028
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2021-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Religious Insignia on Dog Tags Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1028.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows religious insignia to be combined with official military trademarks on dog tags.
  • Such dog tags can be sold by lawful trademark licensees.
  • The changes are effective retroactively from September 13, 2013, validating previous actions consistent with the new rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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