Funeral Honors Flag Presentation Bill
Official: To amend title 4, United States Code, to ensure that a funeral honors detail recites the 13 Folds of Honor when presenting a flag of the United States in connection with the death of a member of the Armed Forces or veteran.
This bill ensures that a specific tribute called the '13 Folds of Honor' is recited when presenting the American flag at military funerals. It aims to honor fallen service members and their families during a difficult time.
1. This bill requires a special recitation during flag presentations at military funerals. 2. The recitation is called the '13 Folds of Honor' and symbolizes various values. 3. Families can choose not to have the recitation if they prefer. 4. The bill honors 13 service members who died in Afghanistan in 2021. 5. It adds a new section to the U.S. Code regarding funeral honors.
Families of deceased military members and veterans receiving funeral honors are directly affected by this bill.