An Act to amend tlie Act of July 1, 1948 (62 Stat. 1215) to authorize the furnishing of headstones or markers in memory of members of the Armed Forces dying in the service, whose remains have not been recovered or identified or were buried at sea.
Latest action (14 Aug 1958): Became Public Law No. 85-644
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 4381, was enacted into law on August 14, 1958. Its purpose, as stated in its title, was to amend a previous Act to allow for the provision of headstones or markers. These would be for members of the Armed Forces who died while serving, but whose remains could not be recovered or identified, or who were buried at sea.
The law would affect the families and memory of service members who fit these specific circumstances. It authorized the government to furnish headstones or markers to commemorate their service and sacrifice.
This bill was introduced in 1958 during the 85th Congress. It successfully completed the legislative process and became Public Law No: 85-644. The text of the enacted law would detail the specific procedures and authorizations for furnishing these headstones or markers.
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Timeline
14 Aug 1958
Became Public Law No. 85-644
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4381 do?
- This bill, H.R. 4381, was enacted into law on August 14, 1958. Its purpose, as stated in its title, was to amend a previous Act to allow for the provision of headstones or markers. These would be for members of the Armed Forces who died while serving, but whose remains could not be recovered or identified, or who were buried at sea. The law would affect the families and memory of service members who fit these specific circumstances. It authorized the government to furnish headstones or markers to commemorate their service and sacrifice. This bill was introduced in 1958 during the 85th Congress. It successfully completed the legislative process and became Public Law No: 85-644. The text of the enacted law would detail the specific procedures and authorizations for furnishing these headstones or markers.
- Has H.R. 4381 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 4381 has been enacted. Status last updated 14 Aug 1958.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4381?
- No sponsor is on record for H.R. 4381 in the official data.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4381?
- Became Public Law No. 85-644 (14 Aug 1958).
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