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Headstones for Enslaved and Excluded: Recognizing Military Service

This act aims to provide headstones, markers, or medallions for the graves of individuals who were enslaved and accompanied soldiers or served in the military in place of others. It also covers individuals who performed military functions despite being prohibited from serving by federal, state, or tribal law due to race, gender, or ethnicity. This allows descendants to honor their contributions and the state to acknowledge their historical role.
Key points
Extends the right to government-furnished headstones to graves of enslaved individuals who accompanied soldiers or served in the military.
Allows for the commemoration of individuals who performed military functions despite being excluded from service due to race, gender, or ethnicity.
Requests for headstones can be made by direct descendants or individuals with their consent.
For enslaved individuals who served in the Confederacy, headstones will include language denoting forced support of their own enslavement.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will develop regulations and evidence requirements, consulting with historians and civil rights organizations.
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Print number: 117_HR_6830
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Process start date: 2022-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Headstones for Honor Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6830.

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 2022-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends the right to government-furnished headstones to graves of enslaved individuals who accompanied soldiers or served in the military.
  • Allows for the commemoration of individuals who performed military functions despite being excluded from service due to race, gender, or ethnicity.
  • Requests for headstones can be made by direct descendants or individuals with their consent.
  • For enslaved individuals who served in the Confederacy, headstones will include language denoting forced support of their own enslavement.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will develop regulations and evidence requirements, consulting with historians and civil rights organizations.
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. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4].

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 2025-12-28.

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