Zeus 95 Memorial Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
What this bill does
The Zeus 95 Memorial Act, introduced in the Senate, would require the Secretary of the Army to place a monument in Arlington National Cemetery. This monument would honor the crew members of Zeus 95 who died in action on March 12, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury. The bill specifies that the monument should be on a non-burial plot and its design would need approval from both the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Air Force.
If a suitable location within Arlington National Cemetery cannot be found, the Secretary of the Army is directed to place the monument outside the cemetery's entrance. A key condition for the monument's placement is that the Secretary of the Air Force must agree to cover all costs associated with preparing the site, as well as the construction, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the monument.
This bill was introduced by Senator Patty Murray and co-sponsored by Senators Moreno and Cantwell. It has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill's current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the committee or the full Senate.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 5494 do?
- The Zeus 95 Memorial Act, introduced in the Senate, would require the Secretary of the Army to place a monument in Arlington National Cemetery. This monument would honor the crew members of Zeus 95 who died in action on March 12, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury. The bill specifies that the monument should be on a non-burial plot and its design would need approval from both the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Air Force. If a suitable location within Arlington National Cemetery cannot be found, the Secretary of the Army is directed to place the monument outside the cemetery's entrance. A key condition for the monument's placement is that the Secretary of the Air Force must agree to cover all costs associated with preparing the site, as well as the construction, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the monument. This bill was introduced by Senator Patty Murray and co-sponsored by Senators Moreno and Cantwell. It has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill's current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the committee or the full Senate.
- Has S. 5494 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5494. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5494?
- S. 5494 was sponsored by Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5494?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (24 Sep 2026).
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