Bill · H.R. 3583· House(119-HR-3583)
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.
- Introduced
- 5/23/2025
- Last activity
- 5/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Mario Diaz-Balart
- Cosponsors
- - 14 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend title 4 of the United States Code. The goal is to ensure that funeral honors details recite the "13 Folds of Honor" when presenting a United States flag. This applies to the death of a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran. The bill includes specific text for each of the thirteen folds to be recited during the presentment. Additionally, the bill allows for an exception if the deceased's next of kin or agent chooses otherwise.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill honors veterans by establishing a ceremonial recitation during funeral honors.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3
The bill provides a ceremonial benefit that honors the service of veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of Tradition: The bill establishes a specific recitation known as the "13 Folds of Honor" to be used during the presentation of a folded flag for service members and veterans (Section 1, subsection b).
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Respect for the Deceased: The recitation includes tributes to various elements such as the country, the Armed Forces, mothers, and fathers (Section 1, subsection b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Lack of Universal Consent: While a recitation is required, the next of kin or an agent of the deceased has the power to elect not to have the recitation performed (Section 1, subsection b).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 9/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2025
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- 5/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mark AmodeiRepublican · Nevada
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Charles FleischmannRepublican · Tennessee
Carlos GimenezRepublican · Florida
Tony GonzalesRepublican · Texas
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Gregory MurphyRepublican · North Carolina
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Robert OnderRepublican · Missouri
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
David ValadaoRepublican · California