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

New regulations will allow combining religious symbols with official military trademarks on dog tags sold by licensed manufacturers. This means citizens will have more options for personalizing military souvenirs, which may be important for those who value expressing their faith. These changes also have retroactive effect, potentially impacting previous regulations.
Key points
Religious symbols can now be combined with official military trademarks on dog tags.
Dog tags with these combinations can be sold by licensed manufacturers.
The changes to regulations are retroactive to September 13, 2013.
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Print number: 118_HR_392
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2023-01-17
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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 118_HR_392.

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 2023-01-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Religious symbols can now be combined with official military trademarks on dog tags.
  • Dog tags with these combinations can be sold by licensed manufacturers.
  • The changes to regulations are retroactive to September 13, 2013.
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 2025-12-25.

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