Proposed Law to Require '13 Folds of Honor' Recitation at Military Funerals
August 23, 2024
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Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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The bill mandates a specific ceremonial procedure for all military funerals, affecting the standard protocol for every service member and veteran burial conducted by a .
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Next of kin of deceased veterans
They are granted the authority to choose whether or not the 13 Folds of Honor are recited at a funeral.
Funeral honors details
They are required to perform the recitation of the 13 Folds of Honor as part of the flag presentation protocol.
Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.
Floor Vote.
Background
- The 13 Folds of Honor is a symbolic recitation often used in military funeral ceremonies to explain the meaning of each fold of the American flag. context
- The 2021 attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will this recitation be mandatory at every military funeral?
What are the '13 Folds of Honor'?
Why It Matters
The bill mandates a specific ceremonial procedure for all military funerals, affecting the standard protocol for every service member and veteran burial conducted by a .
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Standardization of Funeral Honors
The bill seeks to codify a specific ceremonial script into federal law, moving it from a matter of custom or service-specific regulation to a statutory requirement.
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