Honor and Remember Flag Recognition Act
If enacted, the bill will amend Title 36 of the United States Code, adding a new section that will formally designate the Honor and Remember Flag as a symbol of national commitment to honor fallen members of the Armed Forces. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the flag be displayed on specific occasions, including Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and others, to ensure consistent recognition of the sacrifices made by these individuals. The display will occur at prominent locations such as the Capitol, the White House, national cemeteries, and military installations.
House Bill 4109, officially titled the 'Honor and Remember Flag Recognition Act', proposes to designate the Honor and Remember Flag as the official symbol to honor members of the Armed Forces who have lost their lives in service. The bill recognizes the profound sacrifice made by over one million service members since the Revolutionary War and seeks to ensure that their contributions are duly acknowledged at the national level. Currently, there is no officially recognized symbol specifically targeting the remembrance of these fallen heroes, highlighting the need for this bill.
While the bill has the noble intent of honoring fallen service members, discussions around its implementation may highlight logistical concerns regarding the procurement and distribution of the flags. The bill stipulates that the necessary flags must be procured and distributed by the Administrator of General Services within specific time frames following the bill's enactment, which may raise questions about resources and execution. Despite potential challenges, the bill's proponents advocate that establishing a recognized symbol will foster a greater appreciation of the sacrifices made by military personnel and provide a unified method of honoring them.