H.R. 1497 — what changed

changed “2115. Inclusion of religious symbols emblems of belief as part of military memorials

changed “(a) Inclusion Authorized inclusion—For the purpose of religious symbols authorized—To recognize honoring the religious background sacrifices of members of the United States Armed Forces, religious symbols including those members who make the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States, emblems of belief may be included as part of—

“(1) a military memorial that is established or acquired by the United States Government; or

“(2) a military memorial that is not established by the United States Government, but for which the American Battle Monuments Commission cooperated in the establishment of the memorial.

changed “(b) Military memorial defined—In this section, the term “military memorial” means Scope of inclusion—When including emblems of belief as part of a memorial or monument commemorating the service military memorial, any approved emblem of the United States Armed Forces. belief may be included on such a memorial. The term includes works list of architecture and art described in section 2105(b) approved emblems of this title.”belief shall include, at a minimum, all those emblems of belief authorized by the National Cemetery Administration.

added “(c) Definitions—In this section:

added “(1) The terms “emblem of belief” and “emblems of belief” refer to the emblems of belief contained on the list maintained by the National Cemetery Administration for placement on Government-provided headstones and markers.

added “(2) The term “military memorial” means a memorial or monument commemorating the service of the United States Armed Forces. The term includes works of architecture and art described in section 2105(b) of this title.”