arrow_back Back to App

New Program to Easily Order Flowers for Fallen Heroes' Gravesites Overseas.

This law requires the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to establish a modern online system for ordering and paying for floral arrangements at gravesites under its care. The goal is to make it easier for the public to honor fallen heroes without excessive administrative fees. Citizens can use credit cards or electronic transfers, though they will be responsible for any third-party processing fees.
Key points
Creation of a secure online program for the public to order flowers for veterans' gravesites managed by the ABMC, ensuring no excessive administrative markups.
The ABMC is authorized to accept electronic payments (credit cards, transfers); transaction fees charged by third-party processors must be paid by the customer.
The Commission must report annually to Congress on the program's performance, including order data and marketing efforts.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4787
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2024-07-25
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-flash-latest
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4787.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a secure online program for the public to order flowers for veterans' gravesites managed by the ABMC, ensuring no excessive administrative markups.
  • The ABMC is authorized to accept electronic payments (credit cards, transfers); transaction fees charged by third-party processors must be paid by the customer.
  • The Commission must report annually to Congress on the program's performance, including order data and marketing efforts.
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 Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Security Benefits