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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.

119th Congress Introduced by Mark Amodei and 14 co-sponsors

HR 3583: Funeral Honors Detail Recitation Act OverviewBill Number: HR 3583 Title: To amend title 4, United States Code, to ensure that a funeral honors detail recites the 13 Folds

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Bill Summary · HR 3583

HR 3583: Funeral Honors Detail Recitation Act

Overview

Bill Number: HR 3583
Title: 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.
Status: Introduced in House
Introduced: May 23, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this bill is to require that funeral honors details recite the traditional "13 Folds of Honor" ceremony when presenting the American flag to the family of a deceased member of the Armed Forces or veteran. The intent is to codify this ceremonial practice into federal law, ensuring it is consistently performed as part of military funeral honors.

Key Provisions

  • Amends Title 4 of the United States Code to mandate the recitation of the 13 Folds of Honor during flag presentations at military funerals and memorial services.
  • Defines the 13 Folds of Honor as a specific sequence of statements describing the symbolic meaning behind each fold of the American flag.
  • Requires the Department of Defense to develop and distribute standardized training materials on the 13 Folds of Honor ceremony for use by all military funeral honors details.
  • Directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure compliance with the 13 Folds of Honor requirement at all military funeral honors ceremonies.

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would primarily impact the families of deceased members of the U.S. Armed Forces and veterans, as they would receive the 13 Folds of Honor recitation as part of the flag presentation during military funeral honors. It would also affect the military funeral honors details responsible for conducting these ceremonies, as they would be required to learn and perform the 13 Folds of Honor ritual.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HR 3583 was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 23, 2025 and has been referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration. If passed by the House, the bill would then need to be approved by the Senate and signed into law by the President before taking effect. The timeline for the bill's progression through the legislative process is currently uncertain.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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