Bill · S. 5494· Senate(119-S-5494)
Zeus 95 Memorial Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Patty Murray
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Zeus 95 Memorial Act. It requires the Secretary of the Army to place a monument in Arlington National Cemetery. The monument will honor the crew members of Zeus 95 who were killed in action on March 12, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury. If an appropriate spot inside the cemetery cannot be found, the monument must be placed outside the entrance. The design must be approved by the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Air Force and put on a non-burial plot. Finally, the Secretary of the Air Force must agree to pay all costs for preparing the site, constructing, installing, and maintaining the monument.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The legislation provides meaningful recognition and honor for military personnel killed in action.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill honors fallen service members by requiring a dedicated monument in Arlington National Cemetery.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(a)(1): This provision requires the placement of a monument honoring the crew members of Zeus 95 who were killed in action. This is a positive outcome because it honors and remembers the service members who lost their lives in support of Operation Epic Fury.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+5
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Maria CantwellDemocrat · Washington
Bernie MorenoRepublican · Ohio