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KIA, MIA, POW Acronyms on Veterans' Headstones

New rules allow the inclusion of KIA, MIA, and POW acronyms on veterans' headstones provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This enables families of those killed, missing, or held as prisoners of war to honor their service more specifically, without additional text limitations.
Key points
Ability to add KIA (killed in action), MIA (missing in action), and POW (prisoner of war) acronyms to veterans' headstones.
These acronyms will not count towards character or line limits on the headstone, allowing more space for other information.
This change makes it easier for families to commemorate the specific service status of their loved ones.
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Print number: 117_HR_307
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]
Process start date: 2021-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include the KIA, MIA, and POW acronyms on headstones and markers furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_307.

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 2021-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ability to add KIA (killed in action), MIA (missing in action), and POW (prisoner of war) acronyms to veterans' headstones.
  • These acronyms will not count towards character or line limits on the headstone, allowing more space for other information.
  • This change makes it easier for families to commemorate the specific service status of their loved ones.
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. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

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

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