Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1318 Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/5/2025, 9:57 PM

Summary of Bill S 1318

The Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 7, 2025, aims to preserve and restore religious heritage sites associated with fallen servicemembers. As of the last update on April 17, 2025, specific directives and provisions outlined in the bill textLists remain unavailable for summary without access to the full text.

Congressional Summary of S 1318

Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

This bill requires the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to establish the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Program to identify deceased members of the Armed Forces who were Jewish and buried in a U.S. military cemetery located outside of the United States under a marker indicating the member was not Jewish. The program must contact survivors and descendants of such members.

The ABMC must seek to enter into a contract with a nonprofit organization to carry out the program during the first 10 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of the bill.

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Current Status of Bill S 1318

Bill S 1318 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since November 20, 2025. Bill S 1318 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 7, 2025. Bill S 1318's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of November 20, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1318

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1318

A bill to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes.