H.R. 3999

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title 4, United States Code, to allow for cemetery flags to be displayed in an upright position directly adjacent to the grave sites of deceased members of the Armed Forces or veterans, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · June 12, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Steil · Committee: Committee on the Judiciary

Table of contents

• H.R. 3999
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Cemetery flags

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the American Flags to Honor Our Veterans Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Cemetery flags

• Section 6 of title 4, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
  • Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the flag may be displayed in a secured, upright position directly adjacent to the grave site of a deceased member of the Armed Forces (as defined in section 101 of title 10) or veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38).