Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

United States119th CongressHR-2701House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 9, 2025

Summary

This legislation mandates the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to create the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Program . The program's primary goal is to identify deceased American-Jewish servicemembers from World War I and World War II who were mistakenly buried in overseas military cemeteries under markers that do not reflect their Jewish faith. This initiative seeks to correct historical errors and ensure proper recognition of their heritage. The ABMC is directed to carry out this program for five fiscal years following the bill's enactment. During this period, the Commission will annually contract with a qualified nonprofit organization , providing $500,000 each year, to conduct the identification efforts and contact the survivors and descendants of these covered members. Additionally, the bill includes a minor amendment to title 38, United States Code, extending certain limits on pension payments from November 30, 2031, to January 31, 2032.

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S-1318: Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1318 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 164.

  1. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4294)

    House of Representatives

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  3. Received in the Senate.

    Senate

  4. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292.

    Senate