Bills · HR 6032
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6032Armed Forces and National Security
Headstones for Honor Act
INTRO NOV 12· LAST ACTION NOV 17
READING
4MIN
COSPONSORS
3BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to correct historical oversights by extending federal recognition, in the form of grave markers, to individuals whose military contributions were previously unacknowledged due to their enslaved status or discriminatory laws. If this bill becomes law, it provides a tangible way to honor the sacrifices and service of people who were often excluded from the nation's official military history, fostering a more inclusive historical narrative.
Without this bill, the graves of these individuals would continue to lack any official federal recognition from the Department of Veterans Affairs, leaving a gap in how the country remembers its past. By implementing this legislation, the U.S. would publicly acknowledge the often-overlooked service of a broader group of people, demonstrating a commitment to historical accuracy and equitable remembrance.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish headstones, markers, and medallions for certain enslaved individuals.
This extends a federal benefit to a group historically denied recognition for their contributions related to military service.
PROVISION 02
Directs the VA to furnish headstones, markers, and medallions for individuals who performed military functions but were ineligible for service due to discriminatory laws based on race, gender, sex, or ethnicity.
This acknowledges the contributions of those marginalized by historical legal barriers, providing recognition for their service.
PROVISION 03
Requires specific language on headstones for enslaved individuals who served with the Confederate States of America, stating they were 'forced to support their own enslavement.'
This ensures historical accuracy and contextualizes their service within the institution of slavery.
PROVISION 04
Limits requests for these markers to direct descendants or individuals with consent from a direct descendant.
This provision ensures that the decision to memorialize these individuals rests primarily with their families.
PROVISION 05
Requires the VA to create new regulations within one year, defining 'military function' and outlining acceptable evidence, with input from historians, civil rights groups, and descendants.
This establishes the framework for how these new eligibility criteria will be applied and ensures diverse perspectives inform the process.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· Nevada
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
33
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSNOV 17
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
NOV 12
Introduced in House
NOV 12
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6032
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 12, 2025
Last actionNov 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 12, 2025
House BillHR 6032Armed Forces and National Security
Headstones for Honor Act
INTRODUCED NOV 12, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
