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Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

USA119th CongressHR-2701| House 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (41)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)David Kustoff (Republican)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Kat Cammack (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 24, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 3, 2025
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 9, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 214.
Sep 9, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-258.
Sep 15, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4294)
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4294-4295: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2701.
Sep 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4294: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4294: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4294)
Sep 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Nov 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1318
Held at the desk.
Dec 9, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292.
  • April 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • June 24, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 3, 2025
    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 9, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 214.


  • September 9, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-258.


  • September 15, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4294)


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4294-4295: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2701.


  • September 15, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4294: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4294: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4294)


  • September 15, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 16, 2025
    Received in the Senate.


  • November 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1318
    Held at the desk.


  • December 9, 2025
    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-1318: Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
American Battle Monuments CommissionMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary historyPublic contracts and procurementReligionVeterans' organizations and recognition

Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

USA119th CongressHR-2701| House 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 24, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 3, 2025
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 9, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 214.
Sep 9, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-258.
Sep 15, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4294)
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4294-4295: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2701.
Sep 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4294: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4294: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4294)
Sep 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Nov 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1318
Held at the desk.
Dec 9, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292.
  • April 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 21, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • June 24, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 3, 2025
    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 9, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 214.


  • September 9, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-258.


  • September 15, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4294)


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4294-4295: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2701.


  • September 15, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4294: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4294: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4294)


  • September 15, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 16, 2025
    Received in the Senate.


  • November 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1318
    Held at the desk.


  • December 9, 2025
    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (41)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)David Kustoff (Republican)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Kat Cammack (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-1318: Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
American Battle Monuments CommissionMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary historyPublic contracts and procurementReligionVeterans' organizations and recognition