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H.R. 7361

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Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act of 2024
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Committee
Latest Action · February 29, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
February 14, 2024
Cosponsors (56)
8D 48R
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The Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act of 2024 requires the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish an online flower ordering program that allows the public to send floral arrangements to gravesites at military cemeteries under the Commission's control. The program must be set up within one year of the bill's enactment and include a user-friendly website and telephone ordering system, with flowers arranged by regional florists selected by the Commission without excess fees or markups. The bill also authorizes the Commission to accept payment through credit cards and electronic funds transfers, with any processing fees paid by the customer rather than the government, and requires the Commission to submit annual reports to Congress detailing program usage, implementation progress, and efforts to ensure low-cost public access to the flower service.

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