This bill makes it clear that small U.S. flags can be placed in a secured, upright position right next to the graves of deceased service members and veterans, even if other flag display rules would normally say otherwise. It adds this permission to the U.S. Flag Code.

Key points

• Who is affected: Families, volunteers, veterans’ groups, and cemetery staff at graves of deceased service members and veterans.
• What changes: Allows flags to be displayed upright directly beside those graves, despite any conflicting flag rules.