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Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

USA119th CongressS-1318| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2026
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (20)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Patty Murray (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jon Husted (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to create a program aimed at identifying American-Jewish servicemembers buried in overseas military cemeteries under markers that incorrectly represent their religion. The legislation acknowledges that an estimated 900 American-Jewish servicemembers from World War I and World War II were mistakenly interred under Latin Crosses, emphasizing the government's responsibility to correct these historical inaccuracies. The program, known as the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Program , will operate for ten fiscal years following the bill's enactment, with the ABMC tasked to contact survivors and descendants of these covered members. To facilitate this, the ABMC is authorized to enter into annual contracts, each for $500,000, with a nonprofit organization demonstrating expertise in this area. An appropriation of $500,000 is authorized for each of these ten fiscal years to support the program's vital work in ensuring proper recognition of these fallen servicemembers' heritage.

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Timeline
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 22, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. With written report No. 119-89.
Oct 22, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 201.
Nov 20, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8399; text: CR S8399)
Nov 20, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 20, 2025
Received in the House.
Nov 20, 2025
Held at the desk.
Dec 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2701
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292.
Apr 29, 2026
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Apr 29, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
Apr 29, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224.
Apr 29, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H3160-3168)
Apr 29, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
Apr 29, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1318.
Apr 29, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 29, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 142). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3160-3161)
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Apr 29, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • April 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 7, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • October 22, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. With written report No. 119-89.


  • October 22, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 201.


  • November 20, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8399; text: CR S8399)


  • November 20, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 20, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 20, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 20, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • November 20, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • December 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2701
    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292.


  • April 29, 2026
    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.


  • April 29, 2026
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.


  • April 29, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224.


  • April 29, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H3160-3168)


  • April 29, 2026
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.


  • April 29, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1318.


  • April 29, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • April 29, 2026
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 142). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3160-3161)
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  • April 29, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1224: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • HR 119-2701: Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
  • HR 119-1919: Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act
American Battle Monuments CommissionMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary historyPublic contracts and procurementReligionVeterans' organizations and recognition

Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

USA119th CongressS-1318| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2026
This bill mandates the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to create a program aimed at identifying American-Jewish servicemembers buried in overseas military cemeteries under markers that incorrectly represent their religion. The legislation acknowledges that an estimated 900 American-Jewish servicemembers from World War I and World War II were mistakenly interred under Latin Crosses, emphasizing the government's responsibility to correct these historical inaccuracies. The program, known as the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Program , will operate for ten fiscal years following the bill's enactment, with the ABMC tasked to contact survivors and descendants of these covered members. To facilitate this, the ABMC is authorized to enter into annual contracts, each for $500,000, with a nonprofit organization demonstrating expertise in this area. An appropriation of $500,000 is authorized for each of these ten fiscal years to support the program's vital work in ensuring proper recognition of these fallen servicemembers' heritage.

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Timeline
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 22, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. With written report No. 119-89.
Oct 22, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 201.
Nov 20, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8399; text: CR S8399)
Nov 20, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 20, 2025
Received in the House.
Nov 20, 2025
Held at the desk.
Dec 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2701
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292.
Apr 29, 2026
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Apr 29, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
Apr 29, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224.
Apr 29, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H3160-3168)
Apr 29, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
Apr 29, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1318.
Apr 29, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 29, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 142). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3160-3161)
View Vote
Apr 29, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • April 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 7, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • October 22, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. With written report No. 119-89.


  • October 22, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 201.


  • November 20, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8399; text: CR S8399)


  • November 20, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 20, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 20, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 20, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • November 20, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • December 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2701
    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292.


  • April 29, 2026
    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.


  • April 29, 2026
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.


  • April 29, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224.


  • April 29, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H3160-3168)


  • April 29, 2026
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.


  • April 29, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1318.


  • April 29, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • April 29, 2026
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 142). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3160-3161)
    View Vote


  • April 29, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jerry Moran

Jerry Moran

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (20)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Patty Murray (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jon Husted (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1224: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • HR 119-2701: Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
  • HR 119-1919: Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
American Battle Monuments CommissionMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary historyPublic contracts and procurementReligionVeterans' organizations and recognition