The Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act of 2024 directs the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish an online program allowing members of the public to order and send flowers to gravesites at military cemeteries under the Commission's care. The bill requires the program to be set up within one year of enactment and mandates that it operate without excessive administrative fees or markups to keep costs down for families and those wanting to honor fallen soldiers. The legislation authorizes the Commission to accept credit card and electronic payments through third-party vendors, with any processing fees passed on to the customer rather than absorbed by the government. The Commission must submit annual reports to Congress detailing program performance, including data on flower orders, florist vetting processes, and marketing efforts to promote the service. The bill authorizes whatever funding the Commission deems necessary to establish and operate this floral tribute program for fallen military service members.
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